Word Study
The meaning of “קֵינָן”
Understanding Qêynân reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
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
Usage Statistics
Total Occurrences
6x
Most Frequent Book
Genesis
Book Distribution
Genesis5
1 Chronicles1
Devotional Reflection
How does the original Hebrew meaning of 'קֵינָן' deepen your understanding of Genesis 5:12?