5478. Chananaios

Lexicon

Chananaios: Canaanite

Original Word: Χαναναῖος
Part of Speech: Adjective
Transliteration: Chananaios
Pronunciation: khan-an-ah'-yos
Phonetic Spelling: (khan-ah-an-ah'-yos)
Definition: Canaanite
Meaning: Canaanite, a Biblical and archaic name for Phoenician.

Strong's Exhaustive Concordance

of Canaan.

From Chanaan; a Chanaanoean (i.e. Kenaanite), or native of gentile Palestine -- of Canaan.

see GREEK Chanaan

NAS Exhaustive Concordance

Word Origin
from Chanaan
Definition
Canaanite, a Gentile of Pal.
NASB Translation
Canaanite (1).

Thayer's Greek Lexicon

STRONGS NT 5478: Χαναναῖος

Χαναναῖος, Χαναναία, Χαναναῖον, Hebrew כֲּנַעֲנִי, Canaanite; the name of the ancient inhabitants of Palestine before its conquest by the Israelites; in Christ's time equivalent to Phoenician (R. V. Canaanitish): Matthew 15:22.

Topical Lexicon

Word Origin: Derived from Χαναάν (Chanaan), which is the Greek form of the Hebrew name כְּנַעַן (Kena'an).

Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: • H3669 כְּנַעֲנִי (Kena'ani) • Canaanite
• H3667 כְּנַעַן (Kena'an) • Canaan

These entries provide a comprehensive understanding of the term Χαναναῖος within its biblical and historical context, illustrating its significance in the narrative of the Scriptures.

Usage: The term Χαναναῖος is used in the New Testament to refer to individuals from the region of Canaan. It is often used to describe the ethnic and cultural identity of people living in this area during biblical times.

Context: The term Χαναναῖος appears in the New Testament primarily in the context of describing individuals from the region of Canaan. Canaan was a significant geographical and cultural area in the ancient Near East, encompassing parts of modern-day Israel, Palestine, Lebanon, and Syria. The Canaanites were known for their diverse culture and polytheistic religious practices, which often brought them into conflict with the Israelites, who were monotheistic.

In the New Testament, the term is notably used in the Gospel of Matthew. In Matthew 15:22 (BSB), a Canaanite woman approaches Jesus, pleading for her demon-possessed daughter to be healed: "And a Canaanite woman from that region came to Him, crying out, 'Lord, Son of David, have mercy on me! My daughter is miserably possessed by a demon.'" This encounter highlights the faith of the Canaanite woman and Jesus' ministry extending beyond the Jewish people.

The Canaanites, as depicted in the Bible, were often seen as adversaries to the Israelites, yet the New Testament narrative shows moments of grace and inclusion, as seen in the interaction between Jesus and the Canaanite woman. This reflects the broader theme of the Gospel message reaching all nations and peoples.

Forms and Transliterations

Χαναναια Χαναναία χάος Chananaia Chananaía

Englishman's Concordance

Matthew 15:22 Adj-NFS
GRK: ἰδοὺ γυνὴ Χαναναία ἀπὸ τῶν
NAS: And a Canaanite woman from that region
KJV: behold, a woman of Canaan came out of
INT: behold a woman Canaanite from the

Strong's Greek 5478
1 Occurrence

Χαναναία — 1 Occ.