Genesis 4:22

And Zillah, she also bare Tubalcain, an instructer of every artificer in brass and iron: and the sister of Tubalcain was Naamah.

King James Version

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Other Translations for Genesis 4:22

BSB

And Zillah gave birth to Tubal-cain, a forger of every implement of bronze and iron. And the sister of Tubal-cain was Naamah.

AKJV

And Zillah, she also bore Tubalcain, an instructor of every artificer in brass and iron: and the sister of Tubalcain was Naamah.

CPDV

Zillah also conceived Tubalcain, who was a hammerer and artisan in every work of brass and iron. In fact, the sister of Tubalcain was Noema.

ERV

And Zillah, she also bare Tubal-cain, the forger of every cutting instrument of brass and iron: and the sister of Tubal-cain was Naamah.

NHEB

Zillah also gave birth to Tubal Cain, who heated metal and shaped instruments of bronze and iron. Tubal Cain's sister was Naamah.

SMT

And Zillah, she also will bear Tubal Cain, sharpening every cutting instrument of brass and iron: and Tubal Cain's sister was Naamah.

Word Study (Strong’s) for Genesis 4:22

AndZillahH6741Proper Name FeminineshealsobareH3205Verb Tubal-cainH8423Proper Name MasculineaninstructerH3913VerbofeveryartificerH2794Noun MasculineinbrassH5178Noun MasculineandironH1270Noun MasculineandthesisterH269Noun FeminineofTubal-cainH8423Proper Name MasculinewasNaamahH5279

Commentary for Genesis 4:22

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Barnes’ Notes Classic commentary from Albert Barnes Matthew Henry Commentary Classic commentary from Matthew Henry

Overview of Genesis 4:22

Summary

Tubalcain masters metalworking crafts

Event

Tubalcain invents metallurgy

Estimated Time Period

Pre-history