Strong's Lexicon Kainam: Kainam Original Word: Καϊνάμ Word Origin: Of uncertain origin, possibly derived from the Hebrew name קֵינָן (Qeynan). Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: - Strong's Hebrew 7018: קֵינָן (Qeynan) - A name found in the genealogies of Genesis, referring to a descendant of Seth. Usage: Kainam is a genealogical name found in the New Testament, specifically in the genealogy of Jesus Christ. It is used to denote a descendant in the line from Adam to Jesus, highlighting the continuity of God's plan through generations. Cultural and Historical Background: The name Kainam appears in the genealogy of Jesus as recorded in the Gospel of Luke. Genealogies were significant in Jewish culture as they established identity, heritage, and fulfillment of God's promises. The inclusion of Kainam in the genealogy underscores the meticulous record-keeping and the importance of lineage in the biblical narrative. NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originof Hebrew origin Qenan Definition Cainan, two ancestors of Christ NASB Translation Cainan (2). Thayer's Greek Lexicon STRONGS NT 2536: ΚαινανΚαιναν (so R G L both 1 and 2; Tr Καιναν in 1 and Tr text in 2, but Tr marginal reading Καϊνάμ in 2, WH Καϊνάμ 1 and 2; T Καϊνάμ both 1 and 2), ὁ (Hebrew קֵינָן a lance-maker (others, 'possessor' or 'possession')), Cainan; 1. son of Enos (Genesis 5:9f): Luke 3:37. 2. son of Arphaxad, according to the Sept. of Genesis 10:24; Genesis 11:12; (1 Chronicles 1:18 Alex.), which Luke follows in Of Hebrew origin (Qeynan); Cainan (i.e. Kenan), the name of two patriarchs -- Cainan. see HEBREW Qeynan Englishman's Concordance Luke 3:36 NGRK: τοῦ Καινάμ τοῦ Ἀρφαξάδ NAS: the son of Cainan, the son of Arphaxad, KJV: Which was [the son] of Cainan, which was [the son] of Arphaxad, INT: of Cainan of Arphaxad Luke 3:37 N |