Kenaz קְנַז

Male Edom H7073G 2 books

An Edomite clan descended from Esau

Biography

Kenaz is mentioned in Genesis 36 and 1 Chronicles 1 as one of the clans of Edom, descended from Esau. In the genealogy of Esau, Kenaz is listed as one of the sons of Eliphaz, the firstborn son of Esau (Gen.36.11, 15; 1Ch.1.36).

The Kenizzites, the clan named after Kenaz, are also mentioned among the chiefs of Edom (Gen.36.42; 1Ch.1.53), indicating their prominence and leadership within the Edomite tribal structure.

The inclusion of Kenaz and the Kenizzites in the genealogy of Esau highlights the development and growth of the Edomite people, who were the descendants of Esau, Jacob's brother.

Apart from these genealogical mentions, no further information is provided about the specific history, territory, or activities of the Kenizzite clan in the Bible.

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In Scripture

2 biblical books ; 1 with study content

Genesis 3 verses

Genesis 36:11

"The sons of Eliphaz were Teman, Omar, Zepho, and Gatam, and Kenaz."
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Genesis 36:15

"These are the chiefs of the sons of Esau: the sons of Eliphaz the firstborn of Esau: chief Teman, chief Omar, chief Zepho, chief Kenaz,"
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Genesis 36:42

"chief Kenaz, chief Teman, chief Mibzar,"
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1 Chronicles 2 verses

1 Chronicles 1:36

"The sons of Eliphaz: Teman, Omar, Zephi, Gatam, Kenaz, Timna, and Amalek."
1 Chronicles 1:53

"chief Kenaz, chief Teman, chief Mibzar,"

Names & Aliases

Form	Language	Script	Strong's
Named	Hebrew	קְנַז	H7073G