Overview
The Bible addresses cainan across 7 verses, drawn from the Old Testament. These passages cluster most in Genesis. Closely related themes include Mahalaleel, Enos and Jared. Figures whose stories touch this theme include Cainan, Enos, Mahalaleel and Jared.
Key Bible verses about cainan
Old Testament
Genesis
And Enos lived ninety years, and begat Cainan: Cainan: Heb. Kenan
And Enos lived after he begat Cainan eight hundred and fifteen years, and begat sons and daughters:
And all the days of Enos were nine hundred and five years: and he died.
And Cainan lived seventy years, and begat Mahalaleel: Mahalaleel: Gr. Maleleel
And Cainan lived after he begat Mahalaleel eight hundred and forty years, and begat sons and daughters:
And all the days of Cainan were nine hundred and ten years: and he died.
And Mahalaleel lived sixty and five years, and begat Jared: Jared: Heb. Jered
People in the Bible and cainan
Biblical figures whose stories intersect with this theme.
In the Bible dictionary
Studying cainan for yourself
- Begin with Genesis 5:9, then read the passages below in canonical order.
- Consider the lives of Cainan, Enos and Mahalaleel and how their stories intersect with it.
- Widen the study to related themes: Mahalaleel, Enos and Jared.
Frequently asked questions
What does the Bible say about cainan?
The Bible addresses cainan across 7 verses, drawn from the Old Testament. These passages cluster most in Genesis. Closely related themes include Mahalaleel, Enos and Jared. Figures whose stories touch this theme include Cainan, Enos, Mahalaleel and Jared.
How many Bible verses are about cainan?
The Bible references cainan in 7 verses (King James Version).
Where does the Bible first mention cainan?
In canonical order, the first of these passages is Genesis 5:9: “And Enos lived ninety years, and begat Cainan: Cainan: Heb. Kenan”
Which people in the Bible are associated with cainan?
Cainan, Enos, Mahalaleel and Jared.
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