Hebrew Word Study
The meaning of “קֵינָן”
Understanding Qêynân reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
Definition
Cainan, Kenan. - § Kenan = "possession" - Kenan, an antediluvian 1) son of Enosh and father of Mahalaleel 1a) also 'Cain...
H7018
Hebrew Text
Strong's Concordance
קֵינָן
Phonetickay-nawn'
TransliterationQêynân
Grammar Code
N:N-M-P
Noun
Strong's Definition
Strong's Exhaustive Concordance
Cainan, Kenan. - § Kenan = "possession" - Kenan, an antediluvian 1) son of Enosh and father of Mahalaleel 1a) also 'Cainan'
Scripture References
Occurrences in the Bible
6 total references
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| Genesis 5:12 | “And Cainan lived seventy years, and begat Mahalaleel:” Word: קֵינָן (Qêynân) | |
| 1 Chronicles 1:2 | “Kenan, Mahalaleel, Jered,” Word: קֵינָן (Qêynân) |
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