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Kenaz
this purchase; this lamentation
קְנַז qe.naz
Kenaz (Hebrew: קְנַז, qe.naz) means “this purchase; this lamentation”, by traditional interpretation. Three men in scripture bear the name; the best attested is a judge. In 2025 it was given to 8 children in the United States. Appears with Achsah in Joshua 15.
Which Kenaz?
Three men in scripture bear this name. Here is each of them.
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Kenaz
father of Othniel
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Kenaz
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Kenaz
descendant of Caleb
Scripture against society
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At a glance
- Verses
- 14 across 5 books
- Bearers
- 3 distinct people in scripture
- Testament
- Old
- Era
- Exodus
Using it today
Based on 2025 births across the United States.
| Measure | Value | Reading |
|---|---|---|
| Given in 2025 | 8 | Steady |
| All-time total | 132 | Since records begin in 1880 |
| Peak | 12 in 2008 | Its highest year on record |
In scripture
| Fact | Detail |
|---|---|
| First appears | Genesis 36:11 |
| Last appears | 1 Chronicles 4:15 |
| Cross-references | 182 linked passages |
Names connected to this one
- Othniel co-occurrence Appears with Othniel in Judges 3.
- Omar co-occurrence Appears with Omar in Genesis 36.
- Zepho co-occurrence Appears with Zepho in Genesis 36.
- Caleb co-occurrence Appears with Caleb in Joshua 14.
- Mibzar co-occurrence Appears with Mibzar in Genesis 36.
- Teman co-occurrence Appears with Teman in Genesis 36.
- Achsah co-occurrence Appears with Achsah in Joshua 15.
- Gatam co-occurrence Appears with Gatam in 1 Chronicles 1.
Origin & meaning
A man living at the time of the Patriarchs, first mentioned at Gen.36.42
§ Kenaz = "hunter"
1) son of Eliphaz and grandson of Esau; one of the dukes of Edom
2) a brother of Caleb and father of Othniel
Kenaz was a descendant of Caleb, mentioned in the genealogy of the tribe of Judah.
The biblical story
Kenaz is mentioned in 1Ch.4.15 as a descendant of Caleb, who was from the tribe of Judah. In the genealogy of Judah, Kenaz is listed as one of the sons of Elah, who was a son of Caleb (1Ch.4.15).
This mention of Kenaz is part of the larger genealogical record of the tribe of Judah, which traces the lineage of the prominent families and individuals within the tribe.
Apart from this brief genealogical note, no other information is provided about Kenaz's life, his relationship with Caleb, or any significant events or roles he may have had within the tribe of Judah.
Key verses
Kenaz appears in 1 verse. Here are some of the most notable:
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And the sons of Caleb the son of Jephunneh; Iru, Elah, and Naam: and the sons of Elah, even Kenaz.
1 Chronicles 4:15
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1 Chronicles (1)
- 1 Chronicles 4:15