Strong's Lexicon Qeni or Qini: Kenite Original Word: קֵינִי Word Origin: Derived from קַיִן (Qayin), meaning "possession" or "smith." Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: There is no direct Greek equivalent for the Kenites in the Strong's Greek Dictionary, as the term is specific to the Hebrew context and narrative. Usage: The term "Qeni" or "Qini" refers to the Kenites, a nomadic tribe mentioned in the Hebrew Bible. They are often associated with the Midianites and are known for their skills in metalworking. The Kenites are depicted as allies and relatives of the Israelites, particularly through Moses' father-in-law, Jethro, who was a priest of Midian and a Kenite. Cultural and Historical Background: The Kenites were a group of people who lived in the region of the Sinai Peninsula and the Negev. They were known for their craftsmanship, particularly in metalworking, which was a valuable skill in the ancient Near East. The Kenites had a significant relationship with the Israelites, as seen in their interactions with Moses and later with the tribe of Judah. Their nomadic lifestyle and skills in metallurgy made them an important part of the socio-economic landscape of the time. NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originfrom Qayin Definition members of the tribe of Kenites NASB Translation Kenite (7), Kenites (5). Brown-Driver-Briggs קֵינִי adjective, of a people of II. קַיִן 1 (q. v.), ׳חֶבֶר הַקּ (dwelling in North Israel), ὁ Κειναῖος Judges 4:11,17 (twice in verse); Judges 5:24 (against WMM Jen, who refers ׳ק here to city Kîn near Megiddo, mentioned by Egyptian, see especially Bu Now on Judges 4:11); read probably also ׳חֹבָב הַקּ Judges 1:16 (for ׳בְּנֵי ק; so Bu GFM; ᵐ5 οἱ υιὁὶ Ιοθορ τοῦ Κειναίου); elsewhere as name of a people collective ׳הַקּ settled among Amalekites, Numbers 24:21 (J E; see II. קַיִן 1), 1 Samuel 15:6 — = קֵינִי 1 Samuel 15:6 (We Bu Kit קַיִן, HPS הַקֵּינִי); — ׳הַקּ also 1 Samuel 27:10; 1 Samuel 30:29 (B ᵐ5L Κενεζ(ε)Ι =קְנִזִּי A Κηνελ, Κειναῖος); Genesis 15:19 (list of peoples; R); = הַקִּינִים 1 Chronicles 2:55 (Κ(ε)ιναῖοι), related to Rechabites. Strong's Exhaustive Concordance Kenite Or Qiyniy (1 Chron. 2:55) {kee-nee'}; patronymic from Qayin; a Kenite or member of the tribe of Kajin -- Kenite. see HEBREW Qayin Forms and Transliterations הַקִּינִ֣ים הַקֵּינִ֑י הַקֵּינִ֔י הַקֵּינִ֡י הַקֵּינִֽי׃ הַקֵּינִי֙ הקיני הקיני׃ הקינים מִקַּ֔יִן מקין קֵינִ֖י קֵינִי֩ קיני hakkeiNi hakkiNim haq·qê·nî haq·qî·nîm haqqênî haqqînîm keiNi mikKayin miq·qa·yin miqqayin qê·nî qênîLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman's Concordance Genesis 15:19 HEB: אֶת־ הַקֵּינִי֙ וְאֶת־ הַקְּנִזִּ֔י NAS: the Kenite and the Kenizzite KJV: The Kenites, and the Kenizzites, INT: the Kenite and the Kenizzite and the Kadmonite Numbers 24:21 Judges 1:16 Judges 4:11 Judges 4:11 Judges 4:17 Judges 4:17 Judges 5:24 1 Samuel 15:6 1 Samuel 15:6 1 Samuel 27:10 1 Samuel 30:29 1 Chronicles 2:55 13 Occurrences |