Original Word: הֶבֶל
Part of Speech: Proper Name Masculine
Transliteration: Hebel
Pronunciation: HEH-bel
Phonetic Spelling: (heh'-bel)
Definition: Abel
Meaning: Hebel

Abel

The same as hebel; Hebel, the son of Adam -- Abel.

see HEBREW hebel

Word Origin
a prim. root
Definition
the second son of Adam
NASB Translation
Abel (8).

II. הֶ֫בֶל, הָ֑בֶל proper name, masculine (perhaps id quod Assyrian ablu, son, COT^Gloss; compare also We^{Skizzen iii.70}: derivation from I. הֶבֶל not probable) second son of Adam Genesis 4:2 (twice in verse); Genesis 4:4 (twice in verse); Genesis 4:8 (twice in verse); Genesis 4:9,25.

Word Origin: Derived from the root word הָבַל (haval), which means "to breathe" or "to be vain."

Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: • G6: Ἄβελ (Abel) • This Greek entry corresponds to the Hebrew Hebel, used in the New Testament to refer to Abel, maintaining the connection between the Old and New Testament narratives regarding his faith and righteousness.

Usage: Hebel is primarily used as a proper noun in the Hebrew Bible, referring to the second son of Adam and Eve, known in English as Abel.

Context: Hebel, or Abel, is a significant figure in the early chapters of Genesis. He is the second son of Adam and Eve, following his brother Cain. Abel is noted for his righteous character and his offering to God, which was accepted over Cain's. This acceptance led to jealousy and ultimately to Abel's murder by Cain, marking the first recorded instance of fratricide in the Bible. Abel's life and death are emblematic of the struggle between good and evil, and his story is often interpreted as a testament to the fleeting nature of life and the enduring value of righteousness.

In Genesis 4:2-8 (BSB), Abel is described as a keeper of sheep, while Cain was a tiller of the ground. Abel's offering of the firstborn of his flock was looked upon with favor by God, contrasting with Cain's offering from the fruits of the soil. This divine preference incited Cain's wrath, leading to Abel's tragic death. Abel's blood is said to cry out from the ground, symbolizing the call for justice and the consequences of sin.

Abel is also mentioned in the New Testament, where he is recognized for his faith. In Hebrews 11:4 (BSB), Abel is commended for offering a better sacrifice than Cain, and through his faith, he still speaks, even though he is dead. This highlights Abel's enduring legacy as a model of faith and righteousness.

הֶ֔בֶל הֶ֖בֶל הֶ֙בֶל֙ הֶ֣בֶל הֶ֥בֶל הָ֑בֶל הבל וְהֶ֨בֶל והבל hā·ḇel hāḇel Havel he·ḇel heḇel hevel veHevel wə·he·ḇel wəheḇelInterlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel Texts