Genesis 4:2
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for Genesis 4:2 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
Genesis 4:2 is a verse from the book of Genesis in the Old Testament. The KJV reads: "And she again bare his brother Abel. And Abel was a keeper of sheep, but Cain was a tiller of the ground. Abel: Heb. Heb..." Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
Genesis 4:2 — KJV
“And she again bare his brother Abel. And Abel was a keeper of sheep, but Cain was a tiller of the ground. Abel: Heb. Hebel a keeper: Heb. a feeder”
— Genesis 4:2 (KJV)
Genesis 4:2 in Context — About the Book of Genesis
Genesis is the book of beginnings — creation, the fall, the flood, and the call of Abraham. It answers the oldest questions: where we came from, why the world is broken, and how God begins His rescue plan through one family. Every major theme in the Bible is planted here as a seed.
Cross-References for Genesis 4:2
“And Adam knew his wife again; and she bare a son, and called his name Seth: For God, said she, hath appointed me another seed instead of Abel, whom Cain slew. Seth: Heb. Sheth: that is Appointed, or, Put”
Shares key themes with Genesis 4:2: again, bare, abel
“But Amasa took no heed to the sword that was in Joab's hand: so he smote him therewith in the fifth rib, and shed out his bowels to the ground, and struck him not again; and he died. So Joab and Abishai his brother pursued after Sheba the son of Bichri. struck...: Heb. doubled not his stroke”
Shares key themes with Genesis 4:2: again, brother, ground
“And Cain talked with Abel his brother: and it came to pass, when they were in the field, that Cain rose up against Abel his brother, and slew him.”
Shares key themes with Genesis 4:2: again, brother, abel
“And the LORD said unto Cain, Where is Abel thy brother? And he said, I know not: Am I my brother's keeper?”
Shares key themes with Genesis 4:2: brother, abel, keeper
“For Moses had said, Consecrate yourselves to day to the LORD, even every man upon his son, and upon his brother; that he may bestow upon you a blessing this day. For Moses...: or, And Moses said, Consecrate yourselves to day to the LORD, because every man hath been against his brother, etc Consecrate...: Heb. Fill your hands”
Shares key themes with Genesis 4:2: again, brother, heb
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