Berean Strong's Lexicon Kenanyah or Kenanyahu: Kenaniah or Kenanyahu Original Word: כְּנַנְיָהוּ Word Origin: Derived from the Hebrew root כָּנָה (kanah), meaning "to be humbled" or "to be subdued," combined with יָהּ (Yah), a shortened form of Yahweh, the name of God. Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: There is no direct Greek equivalent for Kenaniah in the Strong's Greek Dictionary, as it is a Hebrew proper name. However, the concept of God establishing or ordaining is reflected in Greek terms like "θεμελιόω" (themelioo - G2311), meaning "to lay a foundation" or "to establish." Usage: The name Kenaniah or Kenanyahu means "Yahweh establishes" or "Yahweh humbles." It is used as a proper name for individuals in the Old Testament, signifying a person whose life or role is established or ordained by God. Cultural and Historical Background: In ancient Israel, names were often given to reflect the character, destiny, or divine purpose of an individual. The inclusion of "Yah" in the name Kenaniah indicates a theophoric element, suggesting a connection to or a blessing from Yahweh. This reflects the cultural importance of acknowledging God's sovereignty and involvement in the lives of His people. 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). 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 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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