Extended Strong's Greek Lexicon (Abbott-Smith based)
Cain
Usage: Καίν (Τ, Κάϊν), ὁ, indecl. (in FlJ, Κάϊς, -ιος), (Heb. קַיִן; Gen.4:1), Cain: Heb.11:4, 1Jn.3:12, Ju 11.† (AS)
Strong's Number
G2535
Language
Greek
Linked Usages
17
Books
5
Strong's G2535 Quick Answer
Strong's G2535 Κάϊν (Kain) is a Greek Strong's word-study entry. Kain (kah'-in") n/p. 1. Cain, (i.e. Cajin), the son of Adam [of Hebrew origin (H7014)] It has 17 linked Bible usages across 5 books. Visible English usage signals include cain. Indexed coverage on this page includes New Testament, Septuagint / Greek Old Testament, and Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha.
- Meaning
- Kain (kah'-in") n/p. 1. Cain, (i.e. Cajin), the son of Adam [of Hebrew origin (H7014)]
- Usage
- 17 linked usages
- Books
- 5 indexed books
- Corpus
- New Testament, Septuagint / Greek Old Testament, and Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha
- Usage Words
- cain
Meaning and Definition
Kain (kah'-in") n/p. 1. Cain, (i.e. Cajin), the son of Adam [of Hebrew origin (H7014)] KJV: Cain Root(s): H7014
Across Lexicons
How independent scholarly lexicons define Strong's G2535. Each definition is shown with its source so you can compare and cite the original reference works.
How Strong's G2535 Is Translated
The English word each shown verse actually uses to render Kain, taken from the interlinear word alignment (the same word underlined in the excerpts below). Where a rendering is used more than once, the count is shown.
Cain
Hebrews 11:4
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How Strong's G2535 Usage Compares
Indexed coverage includes Septuagint / Greek Old Testament, New Testament, and Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha. Each section below keeps corpus counts and sample passages visible so readers can compare the word across contexts instead of reading one flat concordance list.
- The largest indexed corpus on this page is Septuagint / Greek Old Testament with 13 linked usages.
- This page lets readers compare New Testament usage with Septuagint / Greek Old Testament usage, which is a key THF advantage over narrower Strong's pages.
- Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha rows are counted separately so readers can decide how those texts relate to the main word study.
In the Septuagint (LXX)
Strong's G2535 (Κάϊν) appears 17 times in the Greek Septuagint — the Old Testament the New Testament authors quoted.
Sample Septuagint occurrences:
- 4 Maccabees 18:11 — Καιν
- Genesis 4:1 — Καιν
- Genesis 4:2 — Καιν
- Genesis 4:3 — Καιν
- Genesis 4:5 — Καιν
Strong's G2535 by Corpus
Indexed usage grouped by testament and extended corpus so readers can compare this word across the Bible, Septuagint, deuterocanonical books, and 1 Enoch where present.
Strong's G2535 in the New Testament
3 indexed usages in New Testament.
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.
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.
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.
Strong's G2535 in the Septuagint / Greek Old Testament
13 indexed usages in Septuagint / Greek Old Testament.
And Adam knew Eve his wife, and she conceived and brought forth Cain and said, I have gained a man through God.
And she again bore his brother Abel. And Abel was a keeper of sheep, but Cain was a tiller of the ground.
And it was so after some time that Cain brought of the fruits of the earth a sacrifice to the Lord.
Strong's G2535 in the deuterocanonical books / Apocrypha
1 indexed usage in Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha.
He used to read to you the slaying of Abel by Cain, and the offering up of Isaac, and the imprisonment of Joseph.
Usage Excerpts
First 17 linked usage excerpts for Strong's G2535.
And Adam knew Eve his wife, and she conceived and brought forth Cain and said, I have gained a man through God.
And she again bore his brother Abel. And Abel was a keeper of sheep, but Cain was a tiller of the ground.
And it was so after some time that Cain brought of the fruits of the earth a sacrifice to the Lord.
but Cain and his sacrifices he regarded not, and Cain was exceedingly sorrowful and his countenance fell.
And the Lord God said to Cain, Why art thou become very sorrowful and why is thy countenance fallen?
And Cain said to Abel his brother, Let us go out into the plain; and it came to pass that when they were in the plain Cain rose up against Abel his brother, and slew him.
And the Lord God said to Cain, Where is Abel thy brother? and he said, I know not, am I my brother’s keeper?
And Cain said to the Lord God, My crime is too great for me to be forgiven.
And the Lord God said to him, Not so, anyone that slays Cain shall suffer sevenfold vengeance; and the Lord God set a mark upon Cain that no one that found him might slay him.
So Cain went forth from the presence of God and dwelt in the land of Nod over against Eden.
And Cain knew his wife, and having conceived she bore Enoch; and he built a city; and he named the city after the name of his son, Enoch.
Because vengeance has been exacted seven times on Cain’s behalf, On Lamech’s it shall be seventy times seven.
And Adam knew Eve his wife, and she conceived and bore a son, and called his name Seth, saying, For God has raised up to me another seed instead of Abel, whom Cain slew.
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.
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.
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.
He used to read to you the slaying of Abel by Cain, and the offering up of Isaac, and the imprisonment of Joseph.
All Indexed Usage Links
Every indexed verse link for Strong's G2535, grouped by book.
Genesis 13 usages, Septuagint / Greek Old Testament
Hebrews 1 usage, New Testament
1 John 1 usage, New Testament
Jude 1 usage, New Testament
4 Maccabees 1 usage, Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha
Strong's G2535 FAQ
What does kain (Κάϊν) mean?
Kain (Strong's G2535) is a Greek word most simply glossed "Cain". Kain (kah'-in") n/p. 1. Cain, (i.e. Cajin), the son of Adam [of Hebrew origin (H7014)]
How many times is kain (Κάϊν) used in the Bible?
This page currently indexes 17 linked usages for Strong's G2535 across 5 books.
Where can I study kain (Κάϊν) in context?
Use the linked verse references on this page to study Strong's G2535 in context. The indexed coverage includes New Testament, Septuagint / Greek Old Testament, and Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha.
What English words translate kain (Κάϊν)?
The visible usage excerpts most often surface English words such as cain. These are scanning signals from the displayed verses, not replacements for the original-language definition.
Does Strong's G2535 appear in the Septuagint or deuterocanonical books?
Yes. The current local index includes 13 in Septuagint / Greek Old Testament and 1 in Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha for Strong's G2535, with linked reader references where each row is available.