Καϊνὰμ
Kaïnán
Cainan
Proper noun referring to the personal name 'Kainan.' In Greek biblical literature, this denotes a male ancestral figure in genealogical lists. Used for two different individuals in biblical genealogies: (1) an early antediluvian patriarch, son of Enosh and father of Mahalalel (Genesis 5:9-14, LXX), and (2) in some versions of the genealogy of Jesus in Luke 3:36, a figure inserted between Arphaxad and Shelah, likely reflecting textual traditions based on the Septuagint. The primary function is as a personal name within genealogical records.
Luke 3:37 · Word #10
Lexicon G2536
| Lemma | Καϊνάν |
| Transliteration | Kaïnán |
| Strong's | G2536 |
| Definition | Proper noun referring to the personal name 'Kainan.' In Greek biblical literature, this denotes a male ancestral figure in genealogical lists. Used for two different individuals in biblical genealogies: (1) an early antediluvian patriarch, son of Enosh and father of Mahalalel (Genesis 5:9-14, LXX), and (2) in some versions of the genealogy of Jesus in Luke 3:36, a figure inserted between Arphaxad and Shelah, likely reflecting textual traditions based on the Septuagint. The primary function is as a personal name within genealogical records. |
Morphology N GEN M SG
All morphology codes
| Part of Speech | N — Noun — A person, place, thing, or idea |
| Case | GEN — Genitive — Possession, source, or separation |
| Gender | M — Masculine — Grammatical masculine |
| Number | SG — Singular — One |
Common Translation
| Phrase | Cainan |
| Literal | Cainan |
Lexical Info
| Lemma | Καϊνάμ |
| Strong's | G2536 |
SIBI-P1 Translation G2536-01
of Kainan
| Morphological Notes | Noun, genitive masculine singular (Gr,N,,,,,GMSI); proper name in genitive form. |
| Rendering Rationale | The genitive singular masculine form Καϊνὰμ denotes possession or lineage, so "of Kainan" preserves the personal name and reflects the genitive case without adding contextual detail. |
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