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Genesis 4:19-21
New English Translation
Genesis 4:19-21
New English Translation
19 Lamech took two wives for himself; the name of the first was Adah, and the name of the second was Zillah. 20 Adah gave birth to Jabal; he was the first[a] of those who live in tents and keep[b] livestock. 21 The name of his brother was Jubal; he was the first of all who play the harp and the flute.
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- Genesis 4:20 tn Heb “father.” In this passage the word “father” means “founder,” referring to the first to establish such lifestyles and occupations.
- Genesis 4:20 tn The word “keep” is not in the Hebrew text, but is supplied in the translation. Other words that might be supplied instead are “tend,” “raise” (NIV), or “have” (NRSV).
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