Greek Word Study
The meaning of “Καϊνάν”
Understanding Kaïnán reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
Definition
of Hebrew origin (קֵינָן) Cainan. - Cainan (i.e. Kenan), the name of two patriarchs
G2536
Greek Text
Strong's Concordance
Καϊνάν
Phonetickah-ee-nan'
TransliterationKaïnán
Grammar Code
N:N-M-P
Noun
Strong's Definition
Strong's Exhaustive Concordance
of Hebrew origin (קֵינָן) Cainan. - Cainan (i.e. Kenan), the name of two patriarchs
Scripture References
Occurrences in the Bible
2 total references
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| Luke 3:36 | “Which was the son of Cainan, which was the son of Arphaxad, which was the son of Sem, which was the son of Noe, which was the son of Lamech,” Word: Καϊνάν (Kaïnán) | |
| Luke 3:37 | “Which was the son of Mathusala, which was the son of Enoch, which was the son of Jared, which was the son of Maleleel, which was the son of Cainan,” Word: Καϊνάν (Kaïnán) |