6. Habel

Lexicon

Habel: Abel

Original Word: Ἅβελ
Part of Speech: Proper Noun, Indeclinable
Transliteration: Habel
Pronunciation: HA-bel
Phonetic Spelling: (ab'-el)
Definition: Abel
Meaning: Abel, second son of Adam and Eve, brother of Cain.

Strong's Exhaustive Concordance

Abel.

Of Hebrew origin (Hebel); Abel, the son of Adam -- Abel.

see HEBREW Hebel

NAS Exhaustive Concordance

Word Origin
of Hebrew origin Hebel
Definition
Abel, a son of Adam
NASB Translation
Abel (4).

Thayer's Greek Lexicon

STRONGS NT 6: Ἄβελ

Ἄβελ (WH Ἅβ. (see their Introductory § 408)), indeclinable proper name (in Josephus (e. g. Antiquities 1, 2, 1) Ἄβελος, ), חֶבֶל (breath, vanity), Abel, the second son born to Adam (Genesis 4:2ff), so called from his short life and sudden death (cf. B. D. American edition, p. 5), (Job 7:16; Psalm 39:6): Matthew 23:35; Luke 11:51; Hebrews 11:4; Hebrews 12:24.

Topical Lexicon

Word Origin: Derived from the Hebrew name הֶבֶל (Hevel), which appears in the Old Testament.

Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: H1893 (הֶבֶל, Hevel) • The Hebrew equivalent of the Greek Ἅβελ, referring to the same biblical figure, Abel.

Usage: The name Ἅβελ is used in the New Testament to refer to the biblical figure Abel, primarily in discussions of faith and righteousness.

Context: Abel is a significant figure in the biblical narrative, first introduced in Genesis as the second son of Adam and Eve. His story is pivotal in illustrating themes of faith, sacrifice, and the consequences of sin. Abel is noted for offering a more acceptable sacrifice to God than his brother Cain, as described in Genesis 4:4. This act of faith is highlighted in the New Testament, where Abel is commended for his righteousness. In Hebrews 11:4 (BSB), it is written, "By faith Abel offered a better sacrifice than Cain did. By faith he was commended as righteous, when God gave approval to his gifts. And by faith he still speaks, even though he is dead."

Abel's life and death serve as an early example of the conflict between good and evil, as well as the concept of martyrdom for righteousness. His murder by Cain, driven by jealousy and anger, marks the first recorded act of fratricide and highlights the destructive power of sin. Abel's blood is said to cry out from the ground, symbolizing the call for justice and the enduring impact of his faithfulness.

In the New Testament, Abel is mentioned in the context of the righteous who suffered unjustly, serving as a precursor to the ultimate sacrifice of Jesus Christ. His story is a reminder of the cost of true devotion to God and the eternal reward for those who live by faith.

Forms and Transliterations

Αβελ Ἅβελ Abel Habel Hábel

Englishman's Concordance

Matthew 23:35 N
GRK: τοῦ αἵματος Ἅβελ τοῦ δικαίου
NAS: of righteous Abel to the blood
KJV: of righteous Abel unto
INT: the blood of Abel the righteous

Luke 11:51 N
GRK: ἀπὸ αἵματος Ἅβελ ἕως αἵματος
NAS: from the blood of Abel to the blood
KJV: From the blood of Abel unto the blood
INT: from the blood of Abel to the blood

Hebrews 11:4 N
GRK: πλείονα θυσίαν Ἅβελ παρὰ Καὶν
NAS: By faith Abel offered to God
KJV: By faith Abel offered unto God
INT: a more excellent sacrifice Abel than Cain

Hebrews 12:24 N
GRK: παρὰ τὸν Ἅβελ
NAS: better than [the blood] of Abel.
KJV: better things than [that of] Abel.
INT: than that of Abel

Strong's Greek 6
4 Occurrences

Ἅβελ — 4 Occ.