Strong’s H3669

כְּנַעַנִי

Part of speech

Adjective; name, of a people; substantive; noun masculine

Transliteration

Kna`aniy

Pronunciation

kuh-nah-ah-nee

Definition

Canaanite

Meaning

a Kenaanite

Usage

The term "Kna'aniy" refers to the inhabitants of Canaan, a region in the ancient Near East. In the Bible, it is used to describe the people living in the land promised to Abraham and his descendants. The Canaanites were known for their polytheistic beliefs and practices, which often stood in contrast to the monotheistic faith of the Israelites.

Bible references

Genesis 10:18;Genesis 10:19;Genesis 12:6;Genesis 13:7;Genesis 15:21;Genesis 24:3;Genesis 24:37;Genesis 34:30;Genesis 38:2;Genesis 46:10;Genesis 50:11;Exodus 3:8;Exodus 3:17;Exodus 6:15;Exodus 13:5;Exodus 13:11;Exodus 23:23;Exodus 23:28;Exodus 33:2;Exodus 34:11;Numbers 13:29;Numbers 14:25;Numbers 14:43;Numbers 14:45;Numbers 21:1