7073. Qenaz

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Qenaz: Kenaz

Original Word: קְנַז
Part of Speech: Proper Name Masculine
Transliteration: Qnaz
Pronunciation: keh-NAZ
Phonetic Spelling: (ken-az')
Definition: Kenaz
Meaning: Kenaz

Strong's Exhaustive Concordance

Kenaz

Probably from an unused root meaning to hunt; hunter; Kenaz, the name of an Edomite and of two Israelites -- Kenaz.

NAS Exhaustive Concordance

Word Origin
of uncertain derivation
Definition
an Edomite, also two Isr.
NASB Translation
Kenaz (11).

Brown-Driver-Briggs

קְנַז proper name, masculine in Edom, Κενεζ: son of Eliphaz Genesis 36:11 = 1 Chronicles 1:36; Genesis 36:15 compare Genesis 36:42 = 1 Chronicles 1:53, and father of Othniel Joshua 15:17; Judges 1:13; Judges 3:9,11(see Di^Gn Bu RS 9.Comm. Judges 1:13 GFM Judges 1:13ff. Mey^{Entstehung 115 f.}).

Topical Lexicon

Word Origin: Derived from an unused root meaning to hunt.

Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: There are no direct corresponding Strong's Greek entries for the Hebrew name Kenaz, as it is a proper noun specific to the Hebrew Bible and does not have a direct Greek equivalent in the Septuagint or New Testament texts.

Usage: The name Kenaz appears in the Hebrew Bible as a personal name for several individuals. It is used to denote a person or lineage within the genealogical records of the Israelites.

Context: Kenaz is a name that appears in the genealogical and historical records of the Hebrew Bible. It is associated with several individuals:

• Kenaz, the father of Othniel: Kenaz is mentioned as the father of Othniel, who was the first judge of Israel after the death of Joshua. Othniel is noted for delivering Israel from the oppression of Cushan-Rishathaim, king of Aram Naharaim. This Kenaz is likely a descendant of Caleb, as Othniel is often referred to as Caleb's younger brother or relative (Judges 3:9-11).

• Kenaz, the son of Eliphaz: Another Kenaz is listed as a son of Eliphaz, the firstborn of Esau, making him a chieftain of Edom (Genesis 36:11, 15, 42; 1 Chronicles 1:36, 53). This Kenaz is part of the Edomite lineage, indicating the spread of the name beyond the Israelite tribes.

• Kenaz, the ancestor of the Kenizzites: The Kenizzites were a clan or group associated with the descendants of Esau. The name Kenaz, therefore, also represents a tribal or clan identity within the broader narrative of the Edomites and their interactions with Israel.

The name Kenaz, with its root meaning "hunter," may reflect the characteristics or the lifestyle of the individuals or groups associated with it. The biblical narrative does not provide extensive details about the personal lives of those named Kenaz, but their mention in genealogies and historical accounts underscores their significance in the lineage and history of both Israel and Edom.

Forms and Transliterations

וּקְנַֽז׃ וקנז׃ קְנַ֔ז קְנַ֖ז קְנַ֛ז קְנַֽז׃ קנז קנז׃ keNaz qə·naz qənaz ū·qə·naz ukeNaz ūqənaz

Englishman's Concordance

Genesis 36:11
HEB: צְפ֥וֹ וְגַעְתָּ֖ם וּקְנַֽז׃
NAS: Zepho and Gatam and Kenaz.
KJV: Zepho, and Gatam, and Kenaz.
INT: Zepho and Gatam and Kenaz

Genesis 36:15
HEB: צְפ֖וֹ אַלּ֥וּף קְנַֽז׃
NAS: Zepho, chief Kenaz,
KJV: Zepho, duke Kenaz,
INT: Zepho chief Kenaz

Genesis 36:42
HEB: אַלּ֥וּף קְנַ֛ז אַלּ֥וּף תֵּימָ֖ן
NAS: chief Kenaz, chief Teman,
KJV: Duke Kenaz, duke Teman,
INT: chief Kenaz chief Teman

Joshua 15:17
HEB: עָתְנִיאֵ֥ל בֶּן־ קְנַ֖ז אֲחִ֣י כָלֵ֑ב
NAS: the son of Kenaz, the brother
KJV: the son of Kenaz, the brother
INT: Othniel the son of Kenaz the brother of Caleb

Judges 1:13
HEB: עָתְנִיאֵ֣ל בֶּן־ קְנַ֔ז אֲחִ֥י כָלֵ֖ב
NAS: the son of Kenaz, Caleb's
KJV: the son of Kenaz, Caleb's
INT: Othniel the son of Kenaz brother Caleb's

Judges 3:9
HEB: עָתְנִיאֵ֣ל בֶּן־ קְנַ֔ז אֲחִ֥י כָלֵ֖ב
NAS: the son of Kenaz, Caleb's
KJV: the son of Kenaz, Caleb's
INT: Othniel the son of Kenaz brother Caleb's

Judges 3:11
HEB: עָתְנִיאֵ֥ל בֶּן־ קְנַֽז׃ פ
NAS: And Othniel the son of Kenaz died.
KJV: And Othniel the son of Kenaz died.
INT: and Othniel the son of Kenaz

1 Chronicles 1:36
HEB: צְפִ֣י וְגַעְתָּ֔ם קְנַ֖ז וְתִמְנָ֥ע וַעֲמָלֵֽק׃
NAS: Zephi, Gatam, Kenaz, Timna and Amalek.
KJV: and Gatam, Kenaz, and Timna,
INT: Zephi Gatam Kenaz Timna and Amalek

1 Chronicles 1:53
HEB: אַלּ֥וּף קְנַ֛ז אַלּ֥וּף תֵּימָ֖ן
NAS: chief Kenaz, chief Teman,
KJV: Duke Kenaz, duke Teman,
INT: chief Kenaz chief Teman

1 Chronicles 4:13
HEB: וּבְנֵ֣י קְנַ֔ז עָתְנִיאֵ֖ל וּשְׂרָיָ֑ה
NAS: Now the sons of Kenaz [were] Othniel
KJV: And the sons of Kenaz; Othniel,
INT: now the sons of Kenaz Othniel and Seraiah

1 Chronicles 4:15
HEB: וּבְנֵ֥י אֵלָ֖ה וּקְנַֽז׃
NAS: and the son of Elah [was] Kenaz.
KJV: and the sons of Elah, even Kenaz.
INT: and the son of Elah Kenaz

11 Occurrences

Strong's Hebrew 7073
11 Occurrences

qə·naz — 9 Occ.
ū·qə·naz — 2 Occ.