Strong’s H7014

קַיִן

Part of speech

proper name; of a people; location; proper name, masculine

Transliteration

Qayin

Pronunciation

kah'-yin

Definition

Cain

Meaning

Kajin

Usage

Qayin, or Cain, is a proper noun used in the Hebrew Bible to refer to the firstborn son of Adam and Eve. The name is often associated with the act of acquiring or possession, reflecting Eve's declaration upon his birth, "I have acquired a man with the help of the LORD" (Genesis 4:1, BSB).

Bible references

Genesis 4:1;Genesis 4:2;Genesis 4:3;Genesis 4:5;Genesis 4:5;Genesis 4:6;Genesis 4:8;Genesis 4:8;Genesis 4:9;Genesis 4:13;Genesis 4:15;Genesis 4:15;Genesis 4:16;Genesis 4:17;Genesis 4:24;Genesis 4:25;Numbers 24:22;Joshua 15:57