Name Meaning and Biblical Context of Kane
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| Meaning | Possession, a spear. | ||
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The Biblical baby name Cain is Hebrew in origin and it's meaning is possession or a spear.
Cain is pronounced kah'-in Cain is the name of a man and a city mentioned in the Bible. Cain was the eldest son of Adam and Eve. He was a farmer by occupation. Cain killed his brother Abel in a fit of jealousy, when God refused his offering but accepted his brother's sacrifice. This was the first murder in human history. For this crime, Cain was expelled from the Garden of Eden. Cain settled in the land of Nod, and built a city, which he named after his son Enoch. Cain was also the name of a city in Judah. Biblical reference for baby name Cain: Genesis 4; Hebrews 11:4; 1 John 3:12; Joshua 15:57; Numbers 24:21 Strong's concordance H7014 and G2535 |
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