Parallel Verses
American Standard Version
And again she bare his brother Abel. And Abel was a keeper of sheep, but Cain was a tiller of the ground.
New American Standard Bible
Again, she gave birth to his brother Abel. And
King James Version
And she again bare his brother Abel. And Abel was a keeper of sheep, but Cain was a tiller of the ground.
Holman Bible
Then she also gave birth to his brother Abel. Now Abel became a shepherd of flocks, but Cain worked the ground.
International Standard Version
And she did it again, giving birth to his brother Abel. Abel shepherded flocks and Cain became a farmer.
A Conservative Version
And again she bore his brother Abel. And Abel was a keeper of sheep, but Cain was a tiller of the ground.
Amplified
And [later] she gave birth to his brother Abel. Now Abel kept the flocks [of sheep and goats], but Cain cultivated the ground.
Bible in Basic English
Then again she became with child and gave birth to Abel, his brother. And Abel was a keeper of sheep, but Cain was a farmer.
Darby Translation
And she further bore his brother Abel. And Abel was a shepherd, but Cain was a husbandman.
Julia Smith Translation
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.
King James 2000
And she again bore his brother Abel. And Abel was a keeper of sheep, but Cain was a tiller of the ground.
Lexham Expanded Bible
{Then she bore} his brother Abel. And Abel became a keeper of sheep, and Cain became a tiller of the ground.
Modern King James verseion
And she bore again, his brother Abel. And Abel was a keeper of sheep, but Cain was a tiller of the ground.
Modern Spelling Tyndale-Coverdale
And she proceeded forth and bare his brother Abel: And Abel became a shepherd, and Cain became a plowman.
NET Bible
Then she gave birth to his brother Abel. Abel took care of the flocks, while Cain cultivated the ground.
New Heart English Bible
Again she gave birth, to Cain's brother Abel. Abel was a keeper of sheep, but Cain was a tiller of the ground.
The Emphasized Bible
And she went on to hear his brother, Abel, - and Abel became a feeder of sheep, whereas Cain, was a tiller of the round.
Webster
And she again bore his brother Abel. And Abel was a keeper of sheep, but Cain was a tiller of the ground.
World English Bible
Again she gave birth, to Cain's brother Abel. Abel was a keeper of sheep, but Cain was a tiller of the ground.
Youngs Literal Translation
and she addeth to bear his brother, even Abel. And Abel is feeding a flock, and Cain hath been servant of the ground.
Themes
Abel » Son of adam. History of
Adam » The first man. Creation of » Subsequent history of
Agriculture » General references to
Agriculture » General references to » Cain
Agriculture » Called tiller of the ground
Agriculture » Practiced by cain
Agriculture or husbandry » Patriarchs engaged in
Agriculture or husbandry » Persons engaged in, called » Tillers of the ground
Antediluvians » Occupations of
Offerings » Whose offering the lord will not accept
Topics
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Word Count of 20 Translations in Genesis 4:2
Verse Info
Context Readings
Cain And Abel
1 And the man knew Eve his wife; and she conceived, and bare Cain, and said, I have gotten a man with the help of Jehovah. 2 And again she bare his brother Abel. And Abel was a keeper of sheep, but Cain was a tiller of the ground. 3 And in process of time it came to pass, that Cain brought of the fruit of the ground an offering unto Jehovah.
Phrases
Cross References
Genesis 47:3
And Pharaoh said unto his brethren, What is your occupation? And they said unto Pharaoh, Thy servants are shepherds, both we, and our fathers.
Genesis 3:23
therefore Jehovah God sent him forth from the garden of Eden, to till the ground from whence he was taken.
Genesis 4:25-26
And Adam knew his wife again; and she bare a son, and called his name Seth. For,'said she , God hath appointed me another seed instead of Abel; for Cain slew him.
Genesis 9:20
And Noah began to be a husbandman, and planted a vineyard:
Genesis 30:29-31
And he said unto him, Thou knowest how I have served thee, and how thy cattle have fared with me.
Genesis 37:13
And Israel said unto Joseph, Are not thy brethren feeding the flock in Shechem? Come, and I will send thee unto them. And he said to him, Here am I.
Genesis 46:32-34
and the men are shepherds, for they have been keepers of cattle; and they have brought their flocks, and their herds, and all that they have.
Exodus 3:1
Now Moses was keeping the flock of Jethro his father-in-law, the priest of Midian: and he led the flock to the back of the wilderness, and came to the mountain of God, unto Horeb.
Psalm 78:70-72
He chose David also his servant, And took him from the sheepfolds:
Psalm 127:3
Lo, children are a heritage of Jehovah; And the fruit of the womb is his reward.
Amos 7:15
and Jehovah took me from following the flock, and Jehovah said unto me, Go, prophesy unto my people Israel.
Luke 11:51
from the blood of Abel unto the blood of Zachariah, who perished between the altar and the sanctuary: yea, I say unto you, it shall be required of this generation.
John 8:44
Ye are of your father the devil, and the lusts of your father it is your will to do. He was a murderer from the beginning, and standeth not in the truth, because there is no truth in him. When he speaketh a lie, he speaketh of his own: for he is a liar, and the father thereof.
1 John 3:10
In this the children of God are manifest, and the children of the devil: whosoever doeth not righteousness is not of God, neither he that loveth not his brother.
1 John 3:12
not as Cain was of the evil one, and slew his brother. And wherefore slew he him? Because his works were evil, and his brother's righteous.
1 John 3:15
Whosoever hateth his brother is a murderer: and ye know that no murderer hath eternal life abiding in him.