Abel
pronunciation
How to pronounce Abel in British English:
UK ['eibəl]
How to pronounce Abel in American English:
US [ˈebəl]
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- Noun:
- Norwegian mathematician (1802-1829)
- (Old Testament) Cain and Abel were the first children of Adam and Eve born after the Fall of Man; Abel was killed by Cain
Word Origin
- Abel
- masc. proper name, in Old Testament, second son of Adam and Eve, from Hebrew Hebhel, literally "breath," also "vanity."
Example
- 1. And again she brought forth his brother abel .
- 2. Reason cain killed abel : they were roommates .
- 3. Cain leadeth abel to death , tissot
- 4. Then the lord asks cain , " where is your brother abel ? "
- 5. Abel was devoted to god and made many offerings to him particularly his prize fatted sheep .