Κάϊν

Kain · /kah'-in/

Number

G2535

Language

Greek

Original word

Κάϊν

Transliteration

Kain

Pronunciation

kah'-in

KJV occurrences

3 verses

Definition

of Hebrew origin (7014); Cain, (i.e. Cajin), the son of Adam:--Cain.

KJV: Cain

Root / derivation: of Hebrew origin (7014)

KJV usage breakdown

How the Authorized (KJV) translators rendered Κάϊν across 3 verses.

Cain3×

Every occurrence (KJV)

3 verses use this word, grouped by book — the translated form is highlighted.

Hebrews1 verse

Hebrews 11:4

By faith Abel offered unto God a more excellent sacrifice than Cain, by which he obtained witness that he was righteous, God testifying of his gifts: and by it he being dead yet speaketh. yet: or, is yet spoken of

1 John1 verse

1 John 3:12

Not as Cain, who was of that wicked one, and slew his brother. And wherefore slew he him? Because his own works were evil, and his brother's righteous.

Jude1 verse

Jude 1:11

Woe unto them! for they have gone in the way of Cain, and ran greedily after the error of Balaam for reward, and perished in the gainsaying of Core.

Topics that use this word

Anarchy Faith Heresy Martyrdom Motive Reprobacy Righteousness Sacrifices Satan Wicked Worldliness

Frequently asked questions

What does Strong's G2535 (Kain) mean?

of Hebrew origin (7014); Cain, (i.e. Cajin), the son of Adam:--Cain.

How many times does G2535 appear in the Bible?

Strong's G2535 (Κάϊν) appears in 3 verses of the King James Version, most often translated “Cain.”

How is Kain translated in the KJV?

In the KJV, Strong's G2535 is rendered as “Cain” (3×).

Where does the Greek word Κάϊν come from?

of Hebrew origin (7014)