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Cheran — the meaning of the Hebrew name כְּרָן

כְּרָן

Kᵉrân · pronounced ker-awn' · Strong's H3763 · a man

Cheran means Keran, an aboriginal Idumaean.

Strong's definition

of uncertain derivation; Keran, an aboriginal Idumaean.

First appearance

Gen 36:26 And these are the children of Dishon; Hemdan, and Eshban, and Ithran, and Cheran. (KJV)

Every verse that names Cheran

2 occurrences in 2 verses — Genesis, 1 Chronicles

Gen 36:261Chr 1:41

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