Genesis 4:2

Cain and Abel

1And Adam had relations with his wife Eve, and she conceived and gave birth to Cain. “With the help of the LORD I have brought forth a man,” she said. 2Later she gave birth to Cain’s brother Abel. Now Abel was a keeper of sheep, while Cain was a tiller of the soil.3So in the course of time, Cain brought some of the fruit of the soil as an offering to the LORD,

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Berean Standard Bible
Later she gave birth to Cain’s brother Abel. Now Abel was a keeper of sheep, while Cain was a tiller of the soil.
American Standard Version (1901)
And again she bare his brother Abel. And Abel was a keeper of sheep, but Cain was a tiller of the ground.
Bible in Basic English
Then again she became with child and gave birth to Abel, his brother. And Abel was a keeper of sheep, but Cain was a farmer.
Douay-Rheims 1899
And again she brought forth his brother Abel. And Abel was a shepherd, and Cain a husbandman.
Free Bible Version
Later she gave birth to his brother Abel. Abel became a shepherd, while Cain was a crop farmer.
Geneva Bible 1599
And againe she brought foorth his brother Habel, and Habel was a keeper of sheepe, and Kain was a tiller of the ground.
King James (Authorized) Version
And she again bare his brother Abel. And Abel was a keeper of sheep, but Cain was a tiller of the ground.
One Unity Resource Bible
Again she gave birth, to Cain [Acquisition]’s brother Abel [Vanity, Mourning]. Abel [Vanity, Mourning] was a keeper of sheep, but Cain [Acquisition] was a tiller of the ground.
Plain English Version
After that, they had another son, and she gave him the name Abel. Abel grew up, and he looked after sheep and goats all the time. Cain grew up, and he became a gardener. He dug the ground and grew plants for people to eat.
Translation for Translators
After those boys grew up, Abel ◄tended/took care of► sheep and goats, and Cain became a farmer.
Unlocked Literal Bible
Then she gave birth to his brother Abel. Now Abel became a shepherd, but Cain cultivated the soil.
Noah Webster Bible
And she again bore his brother Abel. And Abel was a keeper of sheep, but Cain was a tiller of the ground.
World English Bible
Again she gave birth, to Cain’s brother Abel. Abel was a keeper of sheep, but Cain was a tiller of the ground.
Young's Literal Translation
and she addeth to bear his brother, even Abel. And Abel is feeding a flock, and Cain hath been servant of the ground.