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  • From: George Athas <gathas AT mail.usyd.edu.au>
  • To: Biblical Hebrew <b-hebrew AT franklin.oit.unc.edu>
  • Subject: Abel's birth
  • Date: Tue, 17 Nov 1998 09:01:17 +1100


Regarding the birth of Abel in Genesis, the text may imply that he was
Cain's twin. The word WATTOSEP at the beginning of 4:2 means that Eve
"continued" to give birth to Cain's brother, Abel. Although this may
just be a general statement that Eve continued to have other children
after Cain, it can legitimately be taken to imply that the birth of Cain
and that of Abel was one event.

Best regards,
GEORGE ATHAS
Dept of Semitic Studies,
University of Sydney
- Email: gathas AT mail.usyd.edu.au
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