Bible Dictionary

Cain

A proper name traditionally associated with "acquired" or "possession"; its etymology is uncertain.

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368

Entry Position

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Letter

C

Meaning

A proper name traditionally associated with "acquired" or "possession"; its etymology is uncertain.

Key Scriptures

  • Genesis 4:1-17
  • Hebrews 11:4
  • 1 John 3:12
  • Jude 1:11

Original Language

Hebrew

קַיִן

qayin

traditionally associated with "acquired"; etymology uncertain

Greek

Κάϊν

Kain

Cain

Meaning

Cain is a proper name traditionally associated with “acquired” or “possession”; its etymology is uncertain.

Biblical Usage

In Scripture, Cain is the first son of Adam and Eve and the older brother of Abel.

He was a tiller of the ground and brought an offering to the LORD.

Cain later built a city and named it after his son Enoch.

Cain is mentioned in both the Old and New Testaments.

Key References

  • Genesis 4:1-17
  • Hebrews 11:4
  • 1 John 3:12
  • Jude 1:11
  • Abel
  • Adam
  • Eve
  • Offering

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Scriptures

  • Genesis 4:1-17
  • Hebrews 11:4
  • 1 John 3:12
  • Jude 1:11

Related Terms

abel adam eve offering

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