Cainan

CAINAN ka'-nan, ka-i'-nan (Kainan):

(1) Greek form of Kenan (Luke 3:37):

also the King James Version form in Old Testament (except 1 Chronicles 1:2).

(2) A son of Arphaxad (Luke 3:36), omitted in Genesis 10:24; 11:12.

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Bibliography Information

Orr, James, M.A., D.D. General Editor. "Entry for 'CAINAN'".  "International Standard Bible Encyclopedia".  1915.