Lexical Definition

‎יוּבַל‎ Yûwbal (yoo-bawl') Jubal N:N-M-P
from ‎יָבַל‎; stream

Jubal.

1) the son of Lamech by Adah and the inventor of musical instruments

Usage: 2 forms in 2 verses
Form Translated As     In Verse(s)
יוּבָ֑ל Jubal Gen.4.21
Ιουβάλ Jubal LXX.Gen.4.21

Extended Information

Brown-Driver-Briggs

II. ‎יוּבָ֑ל‎ proper name, masculine son of Lamech by Adah, and inventor of musical instruments Gen 4:21 (J); ᵐ5 Ιωβαλ.

Brown-Driver-Briggs References

Book Refs
Genesis 4:21

Profile

Male • Son of Lamech • Father of musicians who play the lyre and pipe

Man living at the time before the Flood

Jubal was the father of all who play the lyre and pipe.

Jubal is mentioned in Genesis 4:21 as the son of Lamech and Adah, and the brother of Jabal. He is described as the father of all who play the lyre and pipe, indicating his role in the early development of musical instruments.

The context of the passage is the genealogy of Cain, Adam and Eve's firstborn son. Jubal is part of the seventh generation from Adam, and his mention highlights the advancement of culture and the arts in the pre-flood world.

As the father of musicians, Jubal's influence likely extended to the invention or popularization of stringed and wind instruments. His legacy suggests that music played a significant role in ancient societies, even in the earliest stages of human history.

No further details are provided about Jubal's life, family, or specific musical achievements. His brief mention serves to demonstrate the development of human skills and the diversification of occupations among the descendants of Cain.

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