Genesis 4:20

And Adah bare Jabal: he was the father of such as dwell in tents, and of such as have cattle.

King James Version
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Other Translations for Genesis 4:20

BSB
Adah gave birth to Jabal; he was the father of those who dwell in tents and raise livestock.
AKJV
And Adah bore Jabal: he was the father of such as dwell in tents, and of such as have cattle.
CPDV
And Adah conceived Jabel, who was the father of those who live in tents and are shepherds.
ERV
And Adah bare Jabal: he was the father of such as dwell in tents and have cattle.
NHEB
Adah gave birth to Jabal, who was the father of those who dwell in tents and have livestock.
SMT
And Adah will bear Jabal; he was the father of him remaining in the tent, and riches.

Commentary for Genesis 4:20

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Barnes’ Notes Classic commentary from Albert Barnes Matthew Henry Commentary Classic commentary from Matthew Henry
Overview of Genesis 4:20
Summary
Jabal pioneers pastoral and nomadic life
Event
Jabal establishes pastoral culture
Estimated Time Period
Pre-history
Category
Genealogy