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Κάϊν G2535

G2535 is the Greek word Κάϊν, transliterated Káïn. The King James Version most often renders it cain.

Word: ΚάϊνTransliteration: KáïnLanguage: GreekIn the KJV: 3 verses

What it means

Cain, (i.e. Cajin), the son of Adam.

Where it comes from

of Hebrew origin (H07014).

How the King James Version translates it

Across 3 tagged occurrences, counted from this edition's word index.

cain 3×

Strong's own list of renderings: Cain.

Verses using Κάϊν

All 3 verses, quoted in full.

Hebrews 11:4 · KJV

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 · KJV

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 · KJV

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.

Common questions

What does Strong's G2535 mean?

G2535 is the Greek word Κάϊν (Káïn), meaning Cain, (i.e. Cajin), the son of Adam.

How is G2535 translated in the King James Version?

The King James translators rendered it cain (3 times).

How many times does G2535 appear in the Bible?

Κάϊν (Káïn) is tagged in 3 verses of the King James Version in this edition's word index.

Where does G2535 come from?

Strong's gives its derivation as: of Hebrew origin (H07014).

Nearby entries

G2532 · καί — and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often…G2533 · Καϊάφας — the dell; Caiaphas (i.e. Cajepha), an Israelite G2534 · καίγε — and at least (or even, indeed)G2536 · Καϊνάν — Cainan (i.e. Kenan), the name of two patriarchs G2537 · καινός G2538 · καινότης — renewal (figuratively)

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