Abel
Son of Adam and Eve
Name Information
- Meaning: "Breath" or "Vapor"
- Language of Origin: Hebrew
- Gender Usage: Masculine
Abel was the second son of Adam and Eve. He is remembered for offering a pleasing sacrifice to God, which was accepted, unlike his brother Cain’s. His righteous worship provoked Cain's jealousy, leading to Abel’s murder—the first recorded death in the Bible.
⏰ Early Genesis
Roles
- Shepherd
- Son of Adam and Eve
Relationships
- Parents: Adam and Eve
- Spouse: Not mentioned
- Children: None
Story
Abel worked as a shepherd and brought an offering to God from the best of his flock.
God looked with favor on Abel’s offering, but not on Cain’s, leading to Cain’s jealousy.
Cain lured Abel into the field and killed him in anger.
God confronted Cain and declared Abel’s blood was crying out from the ground.
Spiritual Significance
- Offered a sacrifice from the firstborn of his flock, which God accepted.
- Became the first person murdered in history, killed by his brother Cain.
- Serves as a biblical symbol of faith, righteousness, and unjust suffering.
- Mentioned in the New Testament as an example of acceptable worship.
What We Can Learn
- God values offerings given in faith and with the right heart.
- Righteousness may provoke hostility in others, but it is still worth pursuing.
- True worship requires sincerity and trust in God.
- Even in death, the testimony of the faithful can endure.
Memory Verses
By faith Abel brought God a better offering than Cain did. By faith he was commended as righteous.
— Hebrews 11:4
Key Passages
- Genesis 4:1–10
- Hebrews 11:4
- Matthew 23:35
- Luke 11:50–51
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