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Cainan
Cainan in the Bible — in the lineage of Messiah (LUK 3:36). Referenced in 1 scripture passage.
Name meaning: “possessor; purchaser”
Profile
- Gender
- male
- Scripture References
- 1 reference
- Known Names
- 1 name
Biography
Also spelled Kenan, the son of Enosh and great-grandson of Adam, Cainan lived 910 years. He was the father of Mahalaleel and an ancestor of Noah and Abraham. His name means 'possession' or 'acquired.'
Significance
Cainan represents the continuation of the godly line from Seth through the antediluvian patriarchs, preserving the knowledge of God before the flood.
Key Events
Became father of Mahalaleel(Genesis 5:12)
Death(Genesis 5:14)
Names & Labels (1)
Cainanproper name
- Hebrew
- קֵינָן
- Transliteration
- qaynan
- Greek
- Καϊνὰμ
- Reference
- LUK 3:36
- Strong's
- H7018
Notes
Kenan or Kainan in some English texts
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is Cainan in the Bible?
Cainan is described in the Bible as in the lineage of Messiah (LUK 3:36).
What does the name Cainan mean?
The name Cainan means “possessor; purchaser” according to Hitchcock's Bible Names Dictionary.