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Canaan

Canaan in the Bible — son of Ham (GEN 9:18), cursed by Noah (GEN 9:25). Referenced in 13 scripture passages.

Name meaning: merchant; trader; or that humbles and subdues

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Gender
male
Scripture References
13 references
Known Names
1 name
Relationships
12 connections

Names & Labels (1)

Canaanproper name
Hebrew
כְנָֽעַן
Transliteration
kənaan
Meaning
merchant, trader
Greek
Χανααν
Reference
GEN 9:18
Strong's
H3667

Family & Relationships (12)

son

Ham(GEN 9:18)

father

Sidon(GEN 10:15)
Heth(GEN 10:15)
Jebus(GEN 10:16)
Amor(GEN 10:16)
Girgash(GEN 10:16)
Hivi(GEN 10:17)
Ark(GEN 10:17)
Sini(GEN 10:17)
Arvad(GEN 10:18)
Zemar(GEN 10:18)
Hamath(GEN 10:18)

Frequently Asked Questions

Who is Canaan in the Bible?

Canaan is described in the Bible as son of Ham (GEN 9:18), cursed by Noah (GEN 9:25).

What does the name Canaan mean?

The name Canaan means “merchant; trader; or that humbles and subdues” according to Hitchcock's Bible Names Dictionary.

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