Tyndale Open Bible Dictionary · 2023 Cainan 1. A son of Arphaxad (Lk 3:36; Gn 10:24, LXX; 11:12-13). 2. Adam’s great-grandson, also called Kenan (Gn 5:9-14; 1 Chr 1:2; Lk 3:37). See Kenan. ‹ Cain (Place) Calah ›