Lexicon Kenanyah or Kenanyahu: Kenaniah or Kenanyahu Original Word: כְּנַנְיָה Strong's Exhaustive Concordance Chenaniah Or Knanyahuw {ken-an-yaw'-hoo}; from kanan and Yahh; Jah has planted; Kenanjah, an Israelite -- Chenaniah. see HEBREW kanan see HEBREW Yahh NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originfrom ken and Yah Definition two Isr. NASB Translation Chenaniah (3). Brown-Driver-Briggs כְּנַנְיָ֫הוּ proper name, masculine (׳י is firm); — 1 a Levite 1 Chronicles 15:22 ᵐ5 Κωνενια, A Ξωνενια, ᵐ5L Ιεχονιας; = כְּנַנְיָה 1 Chronicles 15:27, ᵐ5 Ιεχονιας, A Ξενενιας, ᵐ5L Ξονενιας. 2 an Izharite 1 Chronicles 26:29, ᵐ5 Ξωνεν(ε)ια(ς). Topical Lexicon Word Origin: Derived from the root כָּנָה (kanah), meaning "to be zealous" or "to be jealous," combined with יָה (Yah), a shortened form of Yahweh, the name of God.Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: There are no direct corresponding Greek entries for Kenanjah, as it is a unique Hebrew proper noun without a direct Greek equivalent in the Septuagint or New Testament. However, the concept of musical leadership and worship can be related to Greek terms for music and worship, such as ψαλμωδός (psalmodos) for "psalmist" or μουσικός (mousikos) for "musician." Usage: Kenanjah is a proper noun used as a personal name in the Hebrew Bible. Context: Kenanjah is mentioned in the context of the Levitical musicians during the time of King David. In 1 Chronicles 15:22, Kenanjah is identified as a leader of the Levites who was in charge of the music because he was skillful. The passage highlights his role in the organization and performance of music during the transportation of the Ark of the Covenant to Jerusalem. His expertise in music and leadership is emphasized, indicating his significant contribution to the worship practices of ancient Israel. The name Kenanjah reflects a theophoric element, incorporating the divine name Yahweh, suggesting a dedication or consecration to God. Forms and Transliterations וּכְנַנְיָ֛ה וּכְנַנְיָ֥הוּ וכנניה וכנניהו כְּנַנְיָ֣הוּ כנניהו kə·nan·yā·hū kenanYahu kənanyāhū ū·ḵə·nan·yā·hū ū·ḵə·nan·yāh uchenanYah uchenanYahu ūḵənanyāh ūḵənanyāhūLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman's Concordance 1 Chronicles 15:22 HEB: וּכְנַנְיָ֥הוּ שַֽׂר־ הַלְוִיִּ֖ם NAS: Chenaniah, chief of the Levites, KJV: And Chenaniah, chief of the Levites, INT: Chenaniah chief of the Levites 1 Chronicles 15:27 1 Chronicles 26:29 3 Occurrences |
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