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What was the relationship between Abel and Seth?

Abel and Seth were sons of Adam and Eve. Seth was born after Abel’s death. Genesis 4:2, 25

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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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