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.
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Founds the craft of metalworking in bronze and iron
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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.
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