Strong's Lexicon Kenani: Kenani Original Word: כְּנָנִי Word Origin: Derived from the root כָּנָה (kanah), which is not directly attested in the Hebrew Bible but is related to the concept of lamentation or mourning. Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: There is no direct Greek equivalent for Kenani in the Strong's Greek Dictionary, as it is a specific Hebrew name without a direct counterpart in the Greek New Testament. Usage: The name Kenani is used as a proper noun in the Hebrew Bible, specifically referring to an individual. It is not a common name and appears in a genealogical context. Cultural and Historical Background: In the context of the Hebrew Bible, names often carry significant meanings and can reflect the character or destiny of an individual. The name Kenani, derived from a root associated with lamentation, may suggest a person connected with mourning or a somber event. Genealogies in the Bible serve to establish lineage, tribal affiliation, and fulfill divine promises, such as those made to the patriarchs. NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originfrom the same as ken Definition a Levite NASB Translation Chenani (1), thus (1). Brown-Driver-Briggs כְּנָנִי proper name, masculine a Levite Nehemiah 9:4, אc. a A Ξανανι, ᵐ5L Ξωνενιας (B omitted) Strong's Exhaustive Concordance planted; Kenani, an Israelite From kanan; planted; Kenani, an Israelite: see HEBREW kanan Forms and Transliterations כְנָ֑נִי כנני cheNani ḵə·nā·nî ḵənānîLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman's Concordance Nehemiah 9:4 HEB: שֵׁרֵבְיָ֖ה בָּנִ֣י כְנָ֑נִי וַֽיִּזְעֲקוּ֙ בְּק֣וֹל NAS: Bani [and] Chenani, and they cried KJV: Bani, [and] Chenani, and cried INT: Sherebiah Bani Chenani cried voice 1 Occurrence |