Refiner Word Study kain (G2535)
G2535  ·  Greek  ·  Strong's Concordance
Κάϊν
kain
3 occurrences in Scripture Greek

"Cain, pr. name, indecl., Heb. 11:4; 1 Jn. 3:12; Jude 11*"

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Definition and meaning

What does kain mean in Greek?

3
Occurrences in Scripture
G2535
Strong's number
Greek
Original language

Cain, pr. name, indecl., Heb. 11:4; 1 Jn. 3:12; Jude 11*

In the original Greek the word is written: Κάϊν

Scripture references

Top 3 Bible verses with kain

These are the most notable occurrences of kain (G2535) across the King James Bible.

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.

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.

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.

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Common questions

Frequently asked questions about kain

What does kain mean in Greek?

Strong's G2535 (kain) is a Greek word that means: Cain, pr. name, indecl., Heb. 11:4; 1 Jn. 3:12; Jude 11* It appears 3 times in the King James Bible.

How many times does kain appear in the Bible?

The word kain (G2535) appears 3 times in the original Greek text.

What is Strong's number G2535?

Strong's G2535 is kain, a Greek word defined as: Cain, pr. name, indecl., Heb. 11:4; 1 Jn. 3:12; Jude 11*. James Strong catalogued this in his 1890 concordance to help English readers study the original languages of the Bible.

Is kain in the Old Testament or New Testament?

kain is a Greek word found in the New Testament.