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Genesis 4:22

Made Simple — Modern English Translation

Translated by Verse Made Simple Editorial
KJV ORIGINAL
And Zillah, she also bare Tubalcain, an instructer of every artificer in brass and iron: and the sister of Tubalcain was Naamah.
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✦ MADE SIMPLE

Zillah also gave birth to Tubal-Cain, who taught people how to make things out of bronze and iron. Tubal-Cain's sister was named Naamah.

⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE

This verse introduces Tubal-Cain, who was the first metalworker and teacher of others in working with bronze and iron.

📚 Historical Context

In the early chapters of Genesis, we're seeing the genealogy of Cain, the first murderer, and his descendants as part of the narrative of early human history after the fall. Tubal-Cain is highlighted as a skilled craftsman in brass and iron, representing one of the first mentions of technological advancements like metalworking in a world marked by sin and separation from God. This verse also briefly notes his sister Naamah, though the Bible provides little additional detail about her role or life.

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