Parallel Verses
NET Bible
Then she gave birth to his brother Abel. Abel took care of the flocks, while Cain cultivated 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.
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.
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.
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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References
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Word Count of 20 Translations in Genesis 4:2
Verse Info
Context Readings
Cain And Abel
1 Now the man had marital relations with his wife Eve, and she became pregnant and gave birth to Cain. Then she said, "I have created a man just as the Lord did!" 2 Then she gave birth to his brother Abel. Abel took care of the flocks, while Cain cultivated the ground. 3 At the designated time Cain brought some of the fruit of the ground for an offering to the Lord.
Phrases
Cross References
Genesis 47:3
Pharaoh said to Joseph's brothers, "What is your occupation?" They said to Pharaoh, "Your servants take care of flocks, just as our ancestors did."
Genesis 3:23
So the Lord God expelled him from the orchard in Eden to cultivate the ground from which he had been taken.
Genesis 4:25-26
And Adam had marital relations with his wife again, and she gave birth to a son. She named him Seth, saying, "God has given me another child in place of Abel because Cain killed him."
Genesis 9:20
Noah, a man of the soil, began to plant a vineyard.
Genesis 30:29-31
"You know how I have worked for you," Jacob replied, "and how well your livestock have fared under my care.
Genesis 37:13
Israel said to Joseph, "Your brothers are grazing the flocks near Shechem. Come, I will send you to them." "I'm ready," Joseph replied.
Genesis 46:32-34
The men are shepherds; they take care of livestock. They have brought their flocks and their herds and all that they have.'
Exodus 3:1
Now Moses was shepherding the flock of his father-in-law Jethro, the priest of Midian, and he led the flock to the far side of the desert and came to the mountain of God, to Horeb.
Psalm 78:70-72
He chose David, his servant, and took him from the sheepfolds.
Psalm 127:3
Yes, sons are a gift from the Lord, the fruit of the womb is a reward.
Amos 7:15
Then the Lord took me from tending flocks and gave me this commission, 'Go! Prophesy to my people Israel!'
Luke 11:51
from the blood of Abel to the blood of Zechariah, who was killed between the altar and the sanctuary. Yes, I tell you, it will be charged against this generation.
John 8:44
You people are from your father the devil, and you want to do what your father desires. He was a murderer from the beginning, and does not uphold the truth, because there is no truth in him. Whenever he lies, he speaks according to his own nature, because he is a liar and the father of lies.
1 John 3:10
By this the children of God and the children of the devil are revealed: Everyone who does not practice righteousness -- the one who does not love his fellow Christian -- is not of God.
1 John 3:12
not like Cain who was of the evil one and brutally murdered his brother. And why did he murder him? Because his deeds were evil, but his brother's were righteous.
1 John 3:15
Everyone who hates his fellow Christian is a murderer, and you know that no murderer has eternal life residing in him.