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What was the relationship between Eve and Abel?

Eve was the mother of Abel, Cain’s brother. Genesis 4:2

What the Bible says

Genesis 4:2

And again she brought forth his brother Abel. And Abel was a shepherd, and Cain a husbandman.

Genesis 4:25

Adam also knew his wife again: and she brought forth a son, and called his name Seth, saying: God hath given me another seed, for Abel whom Cain slew.

Douay-Rheims Bible (Challoner revision), public domain.

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When Seth was born, Eve said that God had given her another son in place of Abel. Genesis 4:25

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