Strong’s H1893
הֶבֶל
Part of speech
Proper Name Masculine
Transliteration
Hebel
Pronunciation
HEH-bel
Definition
Abel
Meaning
Hebel
Usage
The name "Hebel" or "Abel" is most prominently known as the second son of Adam and Eve, as recorded in the Book of Genesis. The name is often associated with the concept of "breath" or "vapor," symbolizing transience or fleetingness. In a broader sense, the term "hebel" is used throughout the Hebrew Bible to denote vanity, futility, or something ephemeral.
Bible references
Genesis 4:2;Genesis 4:2;Genesis 4:4;Genesis 4:4;Genesis 4:8;Genesis 4:8;Genesis 4:9;Genesis 4:25