Strong’s H7073

קְנַז

Part of speech

Proper Name Masculine

Transliteration

Qnaz

Pronunciation

keh-NAZ

Definition

Kenaz

Meaning

Kenaz

Usage

The name "Kenaz" is used in the Hebrew Bible to refer to several individuals, most notably a descendant of Esau and the ancestor of the Kenizzites. It is also the name of Caleb's younger brother, who is the father of Othniel, the first judge of Israel. The name is associated with strength and leadership, reflecting the roles these individuals played in biblical narratives.

Bible references

Genesis 36:11;Genesis 36:15;Genesis 36:42;Joshua 15:17;Judges 1:13;Judges 3:9;Judges 3:11;1 Chronicles 1:36;1 Chronicles 1:53;1 Chronicles 4:13;1 Chronicles 4:15