Lexicon Yabal: To bring, lead, carry, conduct Original Word: יָבָל Strong's Exhaustive Concordance Jabal The same as yabal; Jabal, an antediluvian -- Jabal. see HEBREW yabal NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originfrom yabal Definition a son of Lamech NASB Translation Jabal (1). Brown-Driver-Briggs II. יָבָל proper name, masculine son of Lamech by Adah, and founder of pastoral life according to Genesis 4:20 (J); ᵐ5 Ιωβελ, ᵐ5L Ιωβηλ. Topical Lexicon Word Origin: Derived from the root יָבַל (yabal), meaning "to bring" or "to lead."Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: There are no direct corresponding Strong's Greek entries for the Hebrew name יָבָל (Jabal), as it is a proper noun specific to the Hebrew Bible and does not have a direct Greek equivalent in the Septuagint or New Testament. Usage: Jabal is used as a proper noun in the Hebrew Bible, specifically as the name of a descendant of Cain. Context: Jabal is mentioned in the Book of Genesis as a descendant of Cain, the son of Lamech and Adah. He is recognized as the "father of those who dwell in tents and have livestock" (Genesis 4:20, BSB). This description suggests that Jabal was a pioneer in the nomadic lifestyle and animal husbandry, possibly indicating the development of pastoralism. His role as a "father" in this context implies that he was a significant figure in the establishment of these practices, which were crucial for the survival and economic development of early human societies. Jabal's mention in the genealogical record highlights the diversification of human skills and professions in the antediluvian world. Forms and Transliterations יָבָ֑ל יבל yā·ḇāl yāḇāl yaValLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman's Concordance Genesis 4:20 HEB: עָדָ֖ה אֶת־ יָבָ֑ל ה֣וּא הָיָ֔ה NAS: gave birth to Jabal; he was the father KJV: bare Jabal: he was the father INT: gave Adah to Jabal he was |
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