The meaning of “קְנַז”
Understanding Qᵉnaz reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
probably from an unused root meaning to hunt; hunter Kenaz. - § Kenaz = "hunter" - Kenaz, the name of an Edomite and of ...
קְנַז
probably from an unused root meaning to hunt; hunter Kenaz. - § Kenaz = "hunter" - Kenaz, the name of an Edomite and of two Israelites 1) son of Eliphaz and grandson of Esau; one of the dukes of Edom 2) a brother of Caleb and father of Othniel
Occurrences in the Bible
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| Genesis 36:15 | “These were dukes of the sons of Esau: the sons of Eliphaz the firstborn son of Esau; duke Teman, duke Omar, duke Zepho, duke Kenaz,” Word: קְנַז (Qᵉnaz) | |
| Joshua 15:17 | “And Othniel the son of Kenaz, the brother of Caleb, took it: and he gave him Achsah his daughter to wife.” Word: קְנַז (Qᵉnaz) | |
| Judges 3:9 | “And when the children of Israel cried unto the Lord, the Lord raised up a deliverer to the children of Israel, who delivered them, even Othniel the son of Kenaz, Caleb’s younger brother.” Word: קְנַז (Qᵉnaz) | |
| 1 Chronicles 4:13 | “And the sons of Kenaz; Othniel, and Seraiah: and the sons of Othniel; Hathath.” Word: קְנַז (Qᵉnaz) |