Tubal-cain
maleAntediluvianMeaning: “Smith; producer”
A descendant of Cain, "an instructer of every artificer in brass and iron" — the originator of metalworking.
Biography
Tubal-cain, a son of Lamech by his wife Zillah, was "an instructer of every artificer in brass and iron" (Genesis 4:22) — the originator of metalworking and the forging of tools and weapons. With his half-brothers Jabal (herding) and Jubal (music), he completes the picture of a rapidly advancing antediluvian culture. His sister was Naamah. That such skill arose in the line of Cain shows that human creativity flourished even apart from the godly line of Seth.
Life Timeline
Founds the craft of metalworking in bronze and iron
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Themes & lessons from Tubal-cain
Biblical themes that run through the passages where Tubal-cain appears.
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Scripture Appearances
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Genesis 4:22
And Zillah, she also bare Tubalcain, an instructer of every artificer in brass and iron: and the sister of Tubalcain was Naamah. instructer: Heb. whetter
Frequently asked about Tubal-cain
Who was Tubal-cain in the Bible?
A descendant of Cain, "an instructer of every artificer in brass and iron" — the originator of metalworking.
What does the name Tubal-cain mean?
The name Tubal-cain means “Smith; producer”.
What did Tubal-cain do in the Bible?
Tubal-cain served as metalsmith.
Where does Tubal-cain appear in the Bible?
Tubal-cain is mentioned 1 time across 1 book: Genesis.
What can we learn from Tubal-cain?
The story of Tubal-cain touches on themes of adah, antediluvians, genealogy, lamech — explore each to study the lessons drawn from Tubal-cain's life.
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