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20 Adah gave birth to Jabal; he was the first[a] of those who live in tents and keep[b] livestock.

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  1. Genesis 4:20 tn Heb “father.” In this passage the word “father” means “founder,” referring to the first to establish such lifestyles and occupations.
  2. 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).

20 Adah gave birth to Jabal; he was the father of those who live in tents and raise livestock.

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