2592. Channiel

Lexicon

Channiel: Channiel

Original Word: חַנִּיאֵל
Part of Speech: Proper Name Masculine
Transliteration: Channiy'el
Pronunciation: khan-nee-EL
Phonetic Spelling: (khan-nee-ale')
Definition: Channiel
Meaning: Channiel

Strong's Exhaustive Concordance

Hanniel

From chanan and 'el; favor of God; Channiel, the name of two Israelites -- Hanniel.

see HEBREW chanan

see HEBREW 'el

NAS Exhaustive Concordance

Word Origin
from chanan and el
Definition
"favor of God," a Manassite, also an Asherite
NASB Translation
Hanniel (2).

Brown-Driver-Briggs

חַנִּיאֵל proper name, and חֲנִינָה see below חנן

חֲנִית see below חנה

I. חנך (√ of following (see Arabic, Syriac); meaning unknown).

חַנִּיאֵל proper name, masculine (favour of El; compare Phoenician חנבעל, חנמלקרת (Hamilcar) favour of Melqart Nabataean חנאל Vog^{No. 10}) —

1 prince of tribe of Manasseh Numbers 34:23.

2 a chief of the tribe of Asher 1 Chronicles 7:89.

Topical Lexicon

Word Origin: Derived from two Hebrew words: חָנַן (chanan, meaning "to be gracious" or "to show favor") and אֵל (El, meaning "God").

Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: There are no direct corresponding Greek entries for the Hebrew name Channiel, as it is a proper noun specific to the Hebrew Bible and does not appear in the Greek New Testament. However, the concept of God's grace, as reflected in the meaning of Channiel, can be related to Greek terms such as χάρις (charis, Strong's Greek 5485), meaning "grace" or "favor."

Usage: Channiel is used as a proper noun, specifically a personal name in the Hebrew Bible.

Context: • Channiel is a biblical figure mentioned in the Old Testament. He is identified as the son of Ephod and a leader of the tribe of Asher. Channiel is noted for his role in the division of the Promised Land among the tribes of Israel. His name appears in the context of the allocation of land, where he is appointed as one of the leaders responsible for overseeing this significant task.
• Biblical Reference: Channiel is mentioned in the Book of Numbers. In Numbers 34:27 (BSB), it states: "from the tribe of the sons of Asher, a leader, Channiel son of Ephod."
• Historical Context: The division of the land of Canaan among the Israelite tribes was a pivotal moment in Israel's history, marking the fulfillment of God's promise to Abraham regarding the inheritance of the land. Leaders like Channiel played a crucial role in ensuring the fair and orderly distribution of territories.
• Theological Significance: The name Channiel, meaning "God is gracious," reflects the theological theme of divine favor and grace, which is a recurring motif throughout the biblical narrative. It underscores the belief in God's active involvement and benevolence in the lives of His people.

Forms and Transliterations

וְחַנִּיאֵ֖ל וחניאל חַנִּיאֵ֖ל חניאל channiEl ḥan·nî·’êl ḥannî’êl vechanniEl wə·ḥan·nî·’êl wəḥannî’êl

Englishman's Concordance

Numbers 34:23
HEB: מְנַשֶּׁ֖ה נָשִׂ֑יא חַנִּיאֵ֖ל בֶּן־ אֵפֹֽד׃
NAS: a leader, Hanniel the son
KJV: of Manasseh, Hanniel the son
INT: of Manasseh A leader Hanniel the son of Ephod

1 Chronicles 7:39
HEB: עֻלָּ֑א אָרַ֥ח וְחַנִּיאֵ֖ל וְרִצְיָֽא׃
NAS: [were] Arah, Hanniel and Rizia.
KJV: of Ulla; Arah, and Haniel, and Rezia.
INT: of Ulla Arah Hanniel and Rizia

2 Occurrences

Strong's Hebrew 2592
2 Occurrences

ḥan·nî·’êl — 1 Occ.
wə·ḥan·nî·’êl — 1 Occ.