Abel

ˈeɪbəl

The second son of Adam and Eve, killed by his brother Cain.

Etymology

hebhel
"breath, vanity", in Biblical Hebrew (Semitic), First Temple Period, Judea

Examples

That upon you may come all the righteous blood shed upon the earth, from the blood of righteous Abel unto the blood of Zacharias son of Barachias, whom ye slew between the temple and the altar.

Matthew 23:35, KJV

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Historical

הֶבֶל /hebhel/

Biblical Period, Ancient Near East

Ἄβελ /Abel/

Hellenistic Period, Alexandria

هابيل /Hābīl/

Islamic Period, Arabia

Related

Biblical PeopleFirst HumansBiblical Martyrs
CainThe first son of Adam and Eve who killed his brother Abel
AdamFirst human created by God; humanity in general; to be red
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