Greek Word Study
The meaning of “Κάϊν”
Understanding Káïn reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
Definition
of Hebrew origin (קַיִן) Cain. - Cain, (i.e. Cajin), the son of Adam
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Greek Text
Strong's Concordance
Κάϊν
Phonetickah'-in
TransliterationKáïn
Grammar Code
N:N-M-P
Noun
Strong's Definition
Strong's Exhaustive Concordance
of Hebrew origin (קַיִן) Cain. - Cain, (i.e. Cajin), the son of Adam
Scripture References
Occurrences in the Bible
3 total references
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| Hebrews 11:4 | “By faith Abel offered unto God a more excellent sacrifice than Cain, by which he obtained witness that he was righteous, God testifying of his gifts: and by it he being dead yet speaketh.” Word: Κάϊν (Káïn) | |
| 1 John 3:12 | “Not as Cain, who was of that wicked one, and slew his brother. And wherefore slew he him? Because his own works were evil, and his brother’s righteous.” Word: Κάϊν (Káïn) | |
| Jude 1:11 | “Woe unto them! for they have gone in the way of Cain, and ran greedily after the error of Balaam for reward, and perished in the gainsaying of Core.” Word: Κάϊν (Káïn) |