Genesis 4:21
“And his brother's name was Jubal: he was the father of all such as handle the harp and organ.”
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Gill's ExpositionBaptist theologian, 1697–1771
And Zillah, she also bare Tubalcain,.... Thought by many to be the same with Vulcan, his name and business agreeing; for…
Barnes' NotesPresbyterian pastor, 1798–1870Genesis 4:17-24
- XIX. The Line of Cain 17. חניך chenôk, Chanok, “initiation, instruction.” 18. עירד ‛ı̂yrād, ‘Irad, “fleet as the…
Adam ClarkeMethodist theologian, 1762–1832
Jubal - the father - i.e. The inventor of musical instruments, such as the כנור kinnor, which we translate harp, and the…
Matthew HenryNonconformist minister, 1662–1714Genesis 4:19-22
We have here some particulars concerning Lamech, the seventh from Adam in the line of Cain. Observe,
I. His marrying two…
Cambridge BibleAcademic commentary, 1882–1921
Jubal The originator of musical instruments. Music is thus regarded as the most ancient art. For the name, compare the…
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