The meaning of “קַיִן”
Understanding Qayin reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
the same as קַיִן (with a play upon the affinity to קָנָה) Cain, Kenite(-s). - § Kenite = "smiths" - Kajin, the name of ...
קַיִן
the same as קַיִן (with a play upon the affinity to קָנָה) Cain, Kenite(-s). - § Kenite = "smiths" - Kajin, the name of the first child, also of a place in Palestine, and of an Oriental tribe n pr m 1) eldest son of Adam and Eve and the first murderer having murdered his brother Abel n pr gent 2) the tribe from which the father-in-law of Moses was a member and which lived in the area between southern Palestine and the mountains of Sinai
Occurrences in the Bible
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| Genesis 4:9 | “And the Lord said unto Cain, Where is Abel thy brother? And he said, I know not: Am I my brother’s keeper?” Word: קַיִן (Qayin) | |
| Numbers 24:22 | “Nevertheless the Kenite shall be wasted, until Asshur shall carry thee away captive.” Word: קַיִן (Qayin) | |
| Joshua 15:57 | “Cain, Gibeah, and Timnah; ten cities with their villages:” Word: קַיִן (Qayin) |
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