Jubal
maleAntediluvianMeaning: “Stream of music; ram’s horn”
A descendant of Cain, "the father of all such as handle the harp and organ" — the originator of music.
Biography
Jubal, a son of Lamech and brother of Jabal, is named in Genesis as "the father of all such as handle the harp and organ" (Genesis 4:21) — the originator of music. In just a few words the text credits him with founding one of the great arts of human civilization. His name itself is associated with the sound of music, and he stands among the early culture-builders of the world before the flood.
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Founds the art of music
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Themes & lessons from Jubal
Biblical themes that run through the passages where Jubal appears.
Scripture Appearances
1 verses in 1 bookGenesis1 verse
Genesis 4:21
And his brother's name was Jubal: he was the father of all such as handle the harp and organ.
Frequently asked about Jubal
Who was Jubal in the Bible?
A descendant of Cain, "the father of all such as handle the harp and organ" — the originator of music.
What does the name Jubal mean?
The name Jubal means “Stream of music; ram’s horn”.
What did Jubal do in the Bible?
Jubal served as musician.
Where does Jubal appear in the Bible?
Jubal is mentioned 1 time across 1 book: Genesis.
What can we learn from Jubal?
The story of Jubal touches on themes of adah, antediluvians, genealogy, lamech — explore each to study the lessons drawn from Jubal's life.
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