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Kenaz

Kenaz in the Bible — son of Eliphaz (GEN 36:11) and chief of Edom (GEN 36:15, 42). Kenaz belonged to the tribe of Edomite. Referenced in 3 scripture passages.

Name meaning: this purchase; this lamentation

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Gender
male
Tribe
Edomite
Scripture References
3 references
Known Names
1 name
Relationships
2 connections

Names & Labels (1)

Kenazproper name
Hebrew
קְנַז
Transliteration
qənaz
Meaning
hunting
Greek
Κενεζ
Reference
GEN 36:11
Strong's
H7073

Family & Relationships (2)

son

Eliphaz(GEN 36:11)

ancestor

Jephunneh(NUM 32:12)

Frequently Asked Questions

Who is Kenaz in the Bible?

Kenaz is described in the Bible as son of Eliphaz (GEN 36:11) and chief of Edom (GEN 36:15, 42). Kenaz belonged to the tribe of Edomite.

What does the name Kenaz mean?

The name Kenaz means “this purchase; this lamentation” according to Hitchcock's Bible Names Dictionary.

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