Greek Word Study
The meaning of “Χαναάν”
Understanding Chanaán reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
Definition
of Hebrew origin (כְּנַעַן) Chanaan. - Chanaan (i.e. Kenaan), the early name of Palestine
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Greek Text
Strong's Concordance
Χαναάν
Phonetickhan-ah-an'
TransliterationChanaán
Grammar Code
N:N--L
Noun
Strong's Definition
Strong's Exhaustive Concordance
of Hebrew origin (כְּנַעַן) Chanaan. - Chanaan (i.e. Kenaan), the early name of Palestine
Scripture References
Occurrences in the Bible
2 total references
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| Acts 7:11 | “Now there came a dearth over all the land of Egypt and Chanaan, and great affliction: and our fathers found no sustenance.” Word: Χαναάν (Chanaán) | |
| Acts 13:19 | “And when he had destroyed seven nations in the land of Chanaan, he divided their land to them by lot.” Word: Χαναάν (Chanaán) |