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he was the father of all who play stringed instruments and pipes.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nlt/genesis/4.htm">New Living Translation</a></span><br />His brother’s name was Jubal, the first of all who play the harp and flute.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/esv/genesis/4.htm">English Standard Version</a></span><br />His brother’s name was Jubal; he was the father of all those who play the lyre and pipe.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/bsb/genesis/4.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a></span><br />And his brother’s name was Jubal; he was the father of all who play the harp and flute.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/kjv/genesis/4.htm">King James Bible</a></span><br />And his brother's name <i>was</i> Jubal: he was the father of all such as handle the harp and organ.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nkjv/genesis/4.htm">New King James Version</a></span><br />His brother’s name <i>was</i> Jubal. He was the father of all those who play the harp and flute.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb_/genesis/4.htm">New American Standard Bible</a></span><br />His brother’s name was Jubal; he was the father of all those who play the lyre and flute.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb/genesis/4.htm">NASB 1995</a></span><br />His brother&#8217s name was Jubal; he was the father of all those who play the lyre and pipe.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb77/genesis/4.htm">NASB 1977 </a></span><br />And his brother’s name was Jubal; he was the father of all those who play the lyre and pipe.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsb/genesis/4.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a></span><br />And his brother’s name was Jubal; he was the father of all those who play the lyre and pipe.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/amp/genesis/4.htm">Amplified Bible</a></span><br />His brother’s name was Jubal; he became the father of all those [musicians] who play the lyre and flute.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/csb/genesis/4.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />His brother was named Jubal; he was the first of all who play the lyre and the flute.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hcsb/genesis/4.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />His brother was named Jubal; he was the father of all who play the lyre and the flute. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/asv/genesis/4.htm">American Standard Version</a></span><br />And his brother's name was Jubal: he was the father of all such as handle the harp and pipe.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/erv/genesis/4.htm">English Revised Version</a></span><br />And his brother's name was Jubal: he was the father of all such as handle the harp and pipe.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gwt/genesis/4.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a></span><br />His brother's name was Jubal. He was the first person to play the harp and the flute.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gnt/genesis/4.htm">Good News Translation</a></span><br />His brother was Jubal, the ancestor of all musicians who play the harp and the flute. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/isv/genesis/4.htm">International Standard Version</a></span><br />His brother was named Jubal; he became the ancestor of all those who play the lyre and the flute. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/msb/genesis/4.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a></span><br />And his brother?s name was Jubal; he was the father of all who play the harp and flute.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/net/genesis/4.htm">NET Bible</a></span><br />The name of his brother was Jubal; he was the first of all who play the harp and the flute.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nheb/genesis/4.htm">New Heart English Bible</a></span><br />His brother's name was Jubal, who was the father of all who play the harp and flute.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wbt/genesis/4.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a></span><br />And his brother's name was Jubal: he was the father of all such as handle the harp and organ.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/web/genesis/4.htm">World English Bible</a></span><br />His brother’s name was Jubal, who was the father of all who handle the harp and pipe. <div class="vheading2"><b>Literal Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsv/genesis/4.htm">Literal Standard Version</a></span><br />and the name of his brother [is] Jubal, he has been father of everyone handling harp and pipe.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/ylt/genesis/4.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a></span><br /> and the name of his brother is Jubal, he hath been father of every one handling harp and organ.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/slt/genesis/4.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a></span><br />And his brother's name Jubal; he was father of all laying hold of the harp and pipe.<div class="vheading2"><b>Catholic Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/drb/genesis/4.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a></span><br />And his brother's name was Jubal; he was the father of them that play upon the harp and the organs. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cpdv/genesis/4.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a></span><br />And the name of his brother was Jubal; he was the father of those who sing to the harp and the organ.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nabre/genesis/4.htm">New American Bible</a></span><br />His brother’s name was Jubal, who became the ancestor of all who play the lyre and the reed pipe.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nrsvce/genesis/4.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a></span><br />His brother’s name was Jubal; he was the ancestor of all those who play the lyre and pipe.<div class="vheading2"><b>Translations from Aramaic</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lamsa/genesis/4.htm">Lamsa Bible</a></span><br />And his brother's name was Jubal; he was the father of all those who play the guitar and harp.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hpbt/genesis/4.htm">Peshitta Holy Bible Translated</a></span><br />And the name of his brother was Yubal; he was the father to all who hold the psaltery and harp.<div class="vheading2"><b>OT Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/jps/genesis/4.htm">JPS Tanakh 1917</a></span><br />And his brother's name was Jubal; he was the father of all such as handle the harp and pipe.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/sep/genesis/4.htm">Brenton Septuagint Translation</a></span><br />And the name of his brother was Jubal; he it was who invented the psaltery and harp.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/parallel/genesis/4-21.htm">Additional Translations ...</a></span></div></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="audio" id="audio"></a><div class="vheadingv"><b>Audio Bible</b></div><iframe width="100%" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/7ehevn8iSgc?start=948" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen></iframe><span class="p"><br /><br /><br /></span><div class="vheadingv"><b>Context</b></div><span class="hdg"><a href="/bsb/genesis/4.htm">The Descendants of Cain</a></span><br>…<span class="reftext">20</span>Adah gave birth to Jabal; he was the father of those who dwell in tents and raise livestock. <span class="reftext">21</span><span class="highl"><a href="/hebrew/251.htm" title="251: ’ā·ḥîw (N-msc:: 3ms) -- A brother. A primitive word; a brother (like 'ab).">And his brother’s</a> <a href="/hebrew/8034.htm" title="8034: wə·šêm (Conj-w:: N-msc) -- A primitive word; an appellation, as a mark or memorial of individuality; by implication honor, authority, character.">name</a> <a href="/hebrew/3106.htm" title="3106: yū·ḇāl (N-proper-ms) -- A son of Lamech. From yabal; stream; Jubal, an antediluvian.">was Jubal;</a> <a href="/hebrew/1931.htm" title="1931: hū (Pro-3ms) -- He, she, it. ">he</a> <a href="/hebrew/1961.htm" title="1961: hā·yāh (V-Qal-Perf-3ms) -- To fall out, come to pass, become, be. A primitive root; to exist, i.e. Be or become, come to pass.">was</a> <a href="/hebrew/1.htm" title="1: ’ă·ḇî (N-msc) -- Father. A primitive word; father, in a literal and immediate, or figurative and remote application).">the father</a> <a href="/hebrew/3605.htm" title="3605: kāl- (N-msc) -- The whole, all. Or kowl; from kalal; properly, the whole; hence, all, any or every.">of all</a> <a href="/hebrew/8610.htm" title="8610: tō·p̄êś (V-Qal-Prtcpl-msc) -- A primitive root; to manipulate, i.e. Seize; chiefly to capture, wield, specifically, to overlay; figuratively, to use unwarrantably.">who play</a> <a href="/hebrew/3658.htm" title="3658: kin·nō·wr (N-ms) -- A lyre. From a unused root meaning to twang; a harp.">the harp</a> <a href="/hebrew/5748.htm" title="5748: wə·‘ū·ḡāḇ (Conj-w:: N-ms) -- Or buggab; from agab in the original sense of breathing; a reed-instrument of music.">and flute.</a> </span><span class="reftext">22</span>And Zillah gave birth to Tubal-cain, a forger of every implement of bronze and iron. And the sister of Tubal-cain was Naamah.…<div class="cred"><a href="//berean.bible">Berean Standard Bible</a> · <a href="//berean.bible/downloads.htm">Download</a></div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="crossref" id="crossref"></a><div class="vheading">Cross References</div><div id="crf"><span class="crossverse"><a href="/exodus/15-20.htm">Exodus 15:20</a></span><br />Then Miriam the prophetess, Aaron’s sister, took a tambourine in her hand, and all the women followed her with tambourines and dancing.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_chronicles/15-16.htm">1 Chronicles 15:16</a></span><br />David also told the leaders of the Levites to appoint their relatives as singers to lift up their voices with joy, accompanied by musical instruments—harps, lyres, and cymbals.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/150-3.htm">Psalm 150:3-5</a></span><br />Praise Him with the sound of the horn; praise Him with the harp and lyre. / Praise Him with tambourine and dancing; praise Him with strings and flute. / Praise Him with clashing cymbals; praise Him with resounding cymbals.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_samuel/6-5.htm">2 Samuel 6:5</a></span><br />David and all the house of Israel were celebrating before the LORD with all kinds of wood instruments, harps, stringed instruments, tambourines, sistrums, and cymbals.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_chronicles/25-1.htm">1 Chronicles 25:1-6</a></span><br />Additionally, David and the commanders of the army set apart some of the sons of Asaph, Heman, and Jeduthun to prophesy with the accompaniment of lyres, harps, and cymbals. The following is the list of the men who performed this service: / From the sons of Asaph: Zaccur, Joseph, Nethaniah, and Asarelah. These sons of Asaph were under the direction of Asaph, who prophesied under the direction of the king. / From the sons of Jeduthun: Gedaliah, Zeri, Jeshaiah, Shimei, Hashabiah, and Mattithiah—six in all—under the direction of their father Jeduthun, who prophesied with the harp, giving thanks and praise to the LORD. ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/job/21-12.htm">Job 21:12</a></span><br />singing to the tambourine and lyre and making merry at the sound of the flute.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/isaiah/5-12.htm">Isaiah 5:12</a></span><br />At their feasts are the lyre and harp, tambourines and flutes and wine. They disregard the actions of the LORD and fail to see the work of His hands.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/amos/6-5.htm">Amos 6:5</a></span><br />You improvise songs on the harp like David and invent your own musical instruments.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_samuel/10-5.htm">1 Samuel 10:5</a></span><br />After that you will come to Gibeah of God, where the Philistines have an outpost. As you approach the city, you will meet a group of prophets coming down from the high place, preceded by harps, tambourines, flutes, and lyres, and they will be prophesying.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_chronicles/5-12.htm">2 Chronicles 5:12-13</a></span><br />all the Levitical singers—Asaph, Heman, Jeduthun, and their sons and relatives—stood on the east side of the altar, dressed in fine linen and playing cymbals, harps, and lyres, accompanied by 120 priests sounding trumpets. / The trumpeters and singers joined together to praise and thank the LORD with one voice. They lifted up their voices, accompanied by trumpets, cymbals, and musical instruments, in praise to the LORD: “For He is good; His loving devotion endures forever.” And the temple, the house of the LORD, was filled with a cloud<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/revelation/14-2.htm">Revelation 14:2</a></span><br />And I heard a sound from heaven like the roar of many waters and the loud rumbling of thunder. And the sound I heard was like harpists strumming their harps.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/revelation/18-22.htm">Revelation 18:22</a></span><br />And the sound of harpists and musicians, of flute players and trumpeters, will never ring out in you again. Nor will any craftsmen of any trade be found in you again, nor the sound of a millstone be heard in you again.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_corinthians/14-7.htm">1 Corinthians 14:7</a></span><br />Even in the case of lifeless instruments, such as the flute or harp, how will anyone recognize the tune they are playing unless the notes are distinct?<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/ephesians/5-19.htm">Ephesians 5:19</a></span><br />Speak to one another with psalms, hymns, and spiritual songs. Sing and make music in your hearts to the Lord,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/colossians/3-16.htm">Colossians 3:16</a></span><br />Let the word of Christ richly dwell within you as you teach and admonish one another with all wisdom, and as you sing psalms, hymns, and spiritual songs with gratitude in your hearts to God.</div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div><p class="tsk2">And his brother's name was Jubal: he was the father of all such as handle the harp and organ.</p><p class="hdg">A.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/romans/4-11.htm">Romans 4:11,12</a></b></br> And he received the sign of circumcision, a seal of the righteousness of the faith which <i>he had yet</i> being uncircumcised: that he might be the father of all them that believe, though they be not circumcised; that righteousness might be imputed unto them also: … </p><p class="hdg">the harp.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/genesis/31-27.htm">Genesis 31:27</a></b></br> Wherefore didst thou flee away secretly, and steal away from me; and didst not tell me, that I might have sent thee away with mirth, and with songs, with tabret, and with harp?</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/job/21-12.htm">Job 21:12</a></b></br> They take the timbrel and harp, and rejoice at the sound of the organ.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/isaiah/5-12.htm">Isaiah 5:12</a></b></br> And the harp, and the viol, the tabret, and pipe, and wine, are in their feasts: but they regard not the work of the LORD, neither consider the operation of his hands.</p><div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/genesis/4-11.htm">Brother's</a> <a href="/revelation/18-22.htm">Flute</a> <a href="/1_john/1-1.htm">Handle</a> <a href="/2_timothy/2-15.htm">Handling</a> <a href="/revelation/18-22.htm">Harp</a> <a href="/ephesians/6-11.htm">Instruments</a> <a href="/daniel/3-15.htm">Lyre</a> <a href="/revelation/18-22.htm">Music</a> <a href="/1_corinthians/12-19.htm">Organ</a> <a href="/1_corinthians/14-7.htm">Pipe</a> <a href="/1_corinthians/10-7.htm">Play</a> <a href="/revelation/18-22.htm">Players</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/genesis/10-25.htm">Brother's</a> <a href="/job/21-12.htm">Flute</a> <a href="/exodus/18-18.htm">Handle</a> <a href="/numbers/31-27.htm">Handling</a> <a href="/genesis/31-27.htm">Harp</a> <a href="/genesis/4-22.htm">Instruments</a> <a href="/genesis/31-27.htm">Lyre</a> <a href="/genesis/31-27.htm">Music</a> <a href="/deuteronomy/23-1.htm">Organ</a> <a href="/1_samuel/10-5.htm">Pipe</a> <a href="/genesis/19-9.htm">Play</a> <a href="/psalms/68-25.htm">Players</a><div class="vheading2">Genesis 4</div><span class="reftext">1. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/genesis/4-1.htm">The birth, occupation, and offerings of Cain and Abel.</a></span><br><span class="reftext">8. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/genesis/4-8.htm">Cain murders his brother Abel.</a></span><br><span class="reftext">11. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/genesis/4-11.htm">The curse of Cain.</a></span><br><span class="reftext">17. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/genesis/4-17.htm">Has a son called Enoch, and builds a city, which he calls after his name.</a></span><br><span class="reftext">18. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/genesis/4-18.htm">His descendants, with Lamech and his two wives.</a></span><br><span class="reftext">25. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/genesis/4-25.htm">The birth of Seth,</a></span><br><span class="reftext">26. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/genesis/4-26.htm">and Enos.</a></span><br></div></div><div id="mdd"><div align="center"><div class="bot2"><table align="center" width="100%"><tr><td><div align="center"> <script id="3d27ed63fc4348d5b062c4527ae09445"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=51ce25d5-1a8c-424a-8695-4bd48c750f35&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; 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The name "Jubal" is believed to be related to the Hebrew word "yobel," which means "ram's horn" or "trumpet," suggesting a connection to music and sound. This introduction places Jubal in the early genealogies of Genesis, highlighting the development of human culture and civilization. The mention of his brother Jabal, who is associated with livestock, indicates a diversification of skills and professions among early humans.<p><b>he was the father of all who play the harp and flute.</b><br>Jubal is credited as the progenitor of musicians, specifically those who play stringed and wind instruments. The "harp" and "flute" represent some of the earliest forms of musical expression, indicating that music was an integral part of human culture from ancient times. This phrase suggests that Jubal's influence extended to all who engage in musical arts, marking him as a pivotal figure in the development of music. The reference to "father" implies not only biological descent but also a foundational role in the establishment of musical traditions. This can be seen as a reflection of the creative aspect of humanity, made in the image of God, who is often associated with music and praise throughout Scripture, such as in the Psalms.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <b><a href="/topical/j/jubal.htm">Jubal</a></b><br>Jubal is introduced as a descendant of Cain and the brother of Jabal. He is noted for being the "father of all who play the harp and flute," indicating his role as a pioneer in music and arts.<br><br>2. <b><a href="/topical/j/jabal.htm">Jabal</a></b><br>Jubal's brother, mentioned in the preceding verse, is known as the "father of those who dwell in tents and raise livestock," highlighting the development of pastoral life.<br><br>3. <b><a href="/topical/c/cain's_lineage.htm">Cain's Lineage</a></b><br>The context of this passage is within the genealogy of Cain, showcasing the cultural and technological advancements of his descendants.<br><br>4. <b><a href="/topical/h/harp_and_flute.htm">Harp and Flute</a></b><br>These instruments symbolize the early development of music and arts in human civilization, attributed to Jubal's influence.<br><br>5. <b><a href="/topical/t/the_early_world.htm">The Early World</a></b><br>This passage is set in the early post-Edenic world, where humanity is beginning to establish culture and society.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><b><a href="/topical/t/the_gift_of_creativity.htm">The Gift of Creativity</a></b><br>Jubal's role as the father of music highlights the God-given gift of creativity. We are encouraged to use our creative talents for God's glory and the enrichment of our communities.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/c/cultural_development.htm">Cultural Development</a></b><br>The advancements in music and arts seen in Jubal's time remind us of the importance of cultural development and its impact on society. Christians are called to engage with and contribute positively to culture.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/m/music_in_worship.htm">Music in Worship</a></b><br>The origins of music in Jubal's lineage underscore its significance in worship. Believers are encouraged to incorporate music as a means of expressing praise and adoration to God.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/l/legacy_and_influence.htm">Legacy and Influence</a></b><br>Jubal's legacy as a pioneer in music serves as a reminder of the lasting impact one can have. We should consider the legacy we are leaving and strive to influence others positively.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/i/innovation_and_faith.htm">Innovation and Faith</a></b><br>The innovation seen in Jubal's time can inspire believers to pursue new ideas and advancements while maintaining a strong foundation in faith.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_genesis_4.htm">Top 10 Lessons from Genesis 4</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/musical_terms_in_the_bible.htm">What musical terms are mentioned in the Bible?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/which_instruments_are_in_the_old_testament.htm">What musical terms are mentioned in the Bible?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/bible's_view_on_music.htm">What is the Bible's perspective on music?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/what_is_the_seventh_day_baptist_church.htm">Who was Adah in the Bible?</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/genesis/4.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div><span class="cmt_sub_title">Verse 21.</span> - <span class="cmt_word">And his brother's name was Jubal.</span> Player on an instrument, the musician. Cf. <span class="accented">jobel</span>, an onomatopoetic word signifying <span class="accented">jubilum</span>, a joyful sound. Cf. Greek, <span class="greek">ὀλολύζειν ἀλαλάζειν</span>; <span class="accented">Latin</span>, <span class="accented">ululare</span>; Swedish, <span class="accented">iolen</span>; Dutch, <span class="accented">ioelen</span>; German, <span class="accented">juchen</span> (Geseuius). <span class="cmt_word">He was the father of all such as handle the harp.</span> The <span class="accented">kinnor</span>, a stringed instrument, played on by the plectrum according to Josephus ('Ant.,' 7, 12, 3), but in David's time by the hand (<a href="/1_samuel/16-23.htm">1 Samuel 16:23</a>; <a href="/1_samuel/18-10.htm">1 Samuel 18:10</a>; <a href="/1_samuel/19-9.htm">1 Samuel 19:9</a>), corresponding to the modern lyre. Cf. <span class="greek">κινύρα κιννύρα</span>, cithara; German, <span class="accented">knarren</span>; so named either from its tremulous, stridulous sound (Gesenius), or from its bent, arched form (Furst). <span class="cmt_word">And the organ</span>. '<span class="accented">Ugabh</span>, from a root signifying to breathe or blow (Gesenius), or to make a lovely sound (Furst); hence generally a wind <span class="accented">instrument - tibia</span>, <span class="accented">ftstula</span>, <span class="accented">syrinx</span>; the shepherd's reed or bagpipe (Keil); the pipe or flute (Onkelos); the <span class="accented">organon</span>, <span class="accented">i.e.</span> an instrument composed of many pipes (Jerome). Kalisch discovers a fitness in the invention of musical instruments by the brother of a nomadic herdsman, as it is "<span class="accented">in</span> the happy leisure of this occupation that music is generally first exercised and appreciated." Murphy sees an indication of the easy circumstances of the line of Cain; Candlish, "an instance of the high cultivation which a people may often possess who are altogether irreligious and ungodly;" Bonar, a token of their deepening depravity - "it is to shut God out that these Cainites devise the harp and the organ." <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/commentaries/genesis/4-21.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a></span><span class="p"><br /><br /><br /></span><a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Hebrew</div><span class="word">And his brother’s</span><br /><span class="heb">אָחִ֖יו</span> <span class="translit">(’ā·ḥîw)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - masculine singular construct | third person masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_251.htm">Strong's 251: </a> </span><span class="str2">A brother, )</span><br /><br /><span class="word">name</span><br /><span class="heb">וְשֵׁ֥ם</span> <span class="translit">(wə·šêm)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw | Noun - masculine singular construct<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_8034.htm">Strong's 8034: </a> </span><span class="str2">A name</span><br /><br /><span class="word">[was] Jubal;</span><br /><span class="heb">יוּבָ֑ל</span> <span class="translit">(yū·ḇāl)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - proper - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_3106.htm">Strong's 3106: </a> </span><span class="str2">Jubal -- a son of Lamech</span><br /><br /><span class="word">he</span><br /><span class="heb">ה֣וּא</span> <span class="translit">(hū)</span><br /><span class="parse">Pronoun - third person masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_1931.htm">Strong's 1931: </a> </span><span class="str2">He, self, the same, this, that, as, are</span><br /><br /><span class="word">was</span><br /><span class="heb">הָיָ֔ה</span> <span class="translit">(hā·yāh)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Qal - Perfect - third person masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_1961.htm">Strong's 1961: </a> </span><span class="str2">To fall out, come to pass, become, be</span><br /><br /><span class="word">the father</span><br /><span class="heb">אֲבִ֕י</span> <span class="translit">(’ă·ḇî)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - masculine singular construct<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_1.htm">Strong's 1: </a> </span><span class="str2">Father</span><br /><br /><span class="word">of all</span><br /><span class="heb">כָּל־</span> <span class="translit">(kāl-)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - masculine singular construct<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_3605.htm">Strong's 3605: </a> </span><span class="str2">The whole, all, any, every</span><br /><br /><span class="word">who play</span><br /><span class="heb">תֹּפֵ֥שׂ</span> <span class="translit">(tō·p̄êś)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Qal - Participle - masculine singular construct<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_8610.htm">Strong's 8610: </a> </span><span class="str2">To manipulate, seize, chiefly to capture, wield, to overlay, to use unwarrantably</span><br /><br /><span class="word">the harp</span><br /><span class="heb">כִּנּ֖וֹר</span> <span class="translit">(kin·nō·wr)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_3658.htm">Strong's 3658: </a> </span><span class="str2">A harp</span><br /><br /><span class="word">and flute.</span><br /><span class="heb">וְעוּגָֽב׃</span> <span class="translit">(wə·‘ū·ḡāḇ)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw | Noun - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_5748.htm">Strong's 5748: </a> </span><span class="str2">(a reed musical instrument) perhaps a flute</span><br /><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/genesis/4-21.htm">Genesis 4:21 NIV</a><br /><a href="/nlt/genesis/4-21.htm">Genesis 4:21 NLT</a><br /><a href="/esv/genesis/4-21.htm">Genesis 4:21 ESV</a><br /><a href="/nasb/genesis/4-21.htm">Genesis 4:21 NASB</a><br /><a href="/kjv/genesis/4-21.htm">Genesis 4:21 KJV</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="//bibleapps.com/genesis/4-21.htm">Genesis 4:21 BibleApps.com</a><br /><a href="//bibliaparalela.com/genesis/4-21.htm">Genesis 4:21 Biblia Paralela</a><br /><a href="//holybible.com.cn/genesis/4-21.htm">Genesis 4:21 Chinese Bible</a><br /><a href="//saintebible.com/genesis/4-21.htm">Genesis 4:21 French Bible</a><br /><a href="/catholic/genesis/4-21.htm">Genesis 4:21 Catholic Bible</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/genesis/4-21.htm">OT Law: Genesis 4:21 His brother's name was Jubal who was (Gen. 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