הַ/כְּנַעֲנִ֤י
𐤄/𐤊𐤍𐤏𐤍𐤉
Kenaani
the Canaanite
Denotes an inhabitant or native of the region of Canaan (כְּנַעַן, Kenaan), broadly referring to the ethnic groups who resided in that land prior to and during early Israelite settlement. In later and extended contexts, especially in prophetic and post-exilic texts, the term shifts in meaning to signify 'merchant' or 'trader,' likely based on the association of Canaanites with commercial activity.
Numbers 21:1 · Word #2
Lexicon H3669
| Lemma | כְּנַעַנִי |
| Lemma (Paleo) | 𐤊𐤍𐤏𐤍𐤉 |
| Transliteration | Kenaani |
| Strong's | H3669 |
| Definition | Denotes an inhabitant or native of the region of Canaan (כְּנַעַן, Kenaan), broadly referring to the ethnic groups who resided in that land prior to and during early Israelite settlement. In later and extended contexts, especially in prophetic and post-exilic texts, the term shifts in meaning to signify 'merchant' or 'trader,' likely based on the association of Canaanites with commercial activity. |
Morphology HTd/Ngmsa
All morphology codes
| Part of Speech | N — Noun — A person, place, thing, or idea |
| Subtype | g — Gentilic — Gentilic noun (nationality/origin) |
| Gender | m — Masculine — Masculine |
| Number | s — Singular — Singular |
| State | a — Absolute — The noun stands independently |
Common Translation
| Phrase | the Canaanite |
SIBI-P1 Translation H3669-02
the Kenaanite
| Morphological Notes | Noun, gentilic; masculine singular absolute with definite article (הַ). |
| Rendering Rationale | This form is a masculine singular gentilic with the definite article, denoting a specific inhabitant of Kenaan. Rendering it as "the Kenaanite" preserves the ethnic/geographical identity tied to the root כנע while reflecting the definite and singular morphology. |
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SILEX v2
SIBI-P2 (Context-Aware)
the Kenaani
| Same as P1 | No — adjusted for context |
| Rationale | Gentilic noun transliterated from Hebrew. P1 meaning: in the Kenaanite |
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