Genesis 4:2

And she again bare his brother Abel. And Abel was a keeper of sheep, but Cain was a tiller of the ground.

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Other Translations for Genesis 4:2

BSB
Later she gave birth to Cain's brother Abel. Now Abel was a keeper of sheep, while Cain was a tiller of the soil.
AKJV
And she again bore his brother Abel. And Abel was a keeper of sheep, but Cain was a tiller of the ground.
CPDV
And again she gave birth to his brother Abel. But Abel was a pastor of sheep, and Cain was a farmer.
ERV
And again she bare his brother Abel. And Abel was a keeper of sheep, but Cain was a tiller of the ground.
NHEB
Again she gave birth, to Cain's brother Abel. Abel was a keeper of sheep, but Cain was a tiller of the ground.
SMT
And she will add to bear his brother Abel; and Abel shall be a feeder of sheep, and Cain was a laborer of the earth.

Commentary for Genesis 4:2

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Barnes’ Notes Classic commentary from Albert Barnes Matthew Henry Commentary Classic commentary from Matthew Henry
Overview of Genesis 4:2
Summary
Eve bears Abel, who becomes shepherd while Cain farms
Event
Eve bears Abel; brothers pursue different work
Estimated Time Period
Pre-history
Category
Narrative