Greek Word Study
The meaning of “Χανααναῖος”
Understanding Chanaanaîos reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
Definition
of Canaan. - a Chanaanæan (i.e. Kenaanite), or native of gentile Palestine
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Greek Text
Strong's Concordance
Χανααναῖος
Phonetickhan-ah-an-ah'-yos
TransliterationChanaanaîos
Grammar Code
N:A--LG
Noun
Strong's Definition
Strong's Exhaustive Concordance
of Canaan. - a Chanaanæan (i.e. Kenaanite), or native of gentile Palestine
Scripture References
Occurrences in the Bible
1 total references
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| Matthew 15:22 | “And, behold, a woman of Canaan came out of the same coasts, and cried unto him, saying, Have mercy on me, O Lord, thou Son of David; my daughter is grievously vexed with a devil.” Word: Χανααναῖος (Chanaanaîos) |