Strong's H7014 · Hebrew
קַיִן
Qayin · /kah'-yin/
Definition
Kajin, the name of the first child, also of a place in Palestine, and of an Oriental tribe
KJV: Cain, Kenite(-s).
Root / derivation: the same as H7013 (קַיִן) (with a play upon the affinity to H7069 (קָנָה));
KJV usage breakdown
How the Authorized (KJV) translators rendered קַיִן across 15 verses.
Every occurrence (KJV)
15 verses use this word, grouped by book — the translated form is highlighted.
Genesis13 verses
And Adam knew Eve his wife; and she conceived, and bare Cain, and said, I have gotten a man from the LORD. Cain: that is, Gotten, or, Acquired
Genesis 4:2And she again bare his brother Abel. And Abel was a keeper of sheep, but Cain was a tiller of the ground. Abel: Heb. Hebel a keeper: Heb. a feeder
Genesis 4:3And in process of time it came to pass, that Cain brought of the fruit of the ground an offering unto the LORD. in process: Heb. at the end of days
Genesis 4:5But unto Cain and to his offering he had not respect. And Cain was very wroth, and his countenance fell.
Genesis 4:6And the LORD said unto Cain, Why art thou wroth? and why is thy countenance fallen?
Genesis 4:8And Cain talked with Abel his brother: and it came to pass, when they were in the field, that Cain rose up against Abel his brother, and slew him.
Genesis 4:9And the LORD said unto Cain, Where is Abel thy brother? And he said, I know not: Am I my brother's keeper?
Genesis 4:13And Cain said unto the LORD, My punishment is greater than I can bear. My: or, Mine iniquity is greater than that it may be forgiven
Genesis 4:15And the LORD said unto him, Therefore whosoever slayeth Cain, vengeance shall be taken on him sevenfold. And the LORD set a mark upon Cain, lest any finding him should kill him.
Genesis 4:16And Cain went out from the presence of the LORD, and dwelt in the land of Nod, on the east of Eden.
Genesis 4:17And Cain knew his wife; and she conceived, and bare Enoch: and he builded a city, and called the name of the city, after the name of his son, Enoch. Enoch: Heb. Chanoch
Genesis 4:24If Cain shall be avenged sevenfold, truly Lamech seventy and sevenfold.
Genesis 4:25And Adam knew his wife again; and she bare a son, and called his name Seth: For God, said she, hath appointed me another seed instead of Abel, whom Cain slew. Seth: Heb. Sheth: that is Appointed, or, Put
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Frequently asked questions
What does Strong's H7014 (Qayin) mean?
Kajin, the name of the first child, also of a place in Palestine, and of an Oriental tribe
How many times does H7014 appear in the Bible?
Strong's H7014 (קַיִן) appears in 15 verses of the King James Version, most often translated “Cain.”
How is Qayin translated in the KJV?
In the KJV, Strong's H7014 is rendered as “Cain” (17×), “Kenite” (1×).
Where does the Hebrew word קַיִן come from?
the same as H7013 (קַיִן) (with a play upon the affinity to H7069 (קָנָה));