Kenites
The Kenites were a nomadic people connected with Midian and Jethro. They showed kindness to Israel, lived in various areas near Judah and the Amalekites, and included the Rechabite family.
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Kenizzite
The Kenizzite was a member of the clan associated with Kenaz. The name may refer to the ancient tribe mentioned in God’s promise to Abraham or to Caleb’s ancestry.
KENOSIS
Kenosis is the theological term drawn from Philippians 2:7, where Christ is said to have emptied Himself. Biblically, it refers to the Son’s humiliation in becoming man and taking the form of a servant, not to ceasing to be divine.
Kerchief
A kerchief was a head covering or veil mentioned in Ezekiel’s condemnation of false prophetesses. Its exact form is uncertain, but it was apparently a long covering used in divination.
Keren-happuch
Keren-happuch was Job’s third daughter, born after God restored Job’s prosperity. Her name refers to a horn or container of cosmetic eye paint.
Kerenhappuch
Kerenhappuch was the youngest daughter of Job, born during the period of his restored prosperity. Her name means “horn of beauty” or refers to eye cosmetics.
Kerioth
Kerioth names a town in southern Judah and a city of Moab. The Judahite place may be connected with the name Iscariot, though the identification is not certain.
KERIOTH-HEZRON
Kerioth-hezron was a city in the southern territory of Judah, also called Hazor in Joshua 15:25. Its site has been associated with a ruin north of Tell Arad, though the identification remains uncertain.
KERNEL
Kernel is a traditional rendering of a word in Numbers 6:4, though the underlying term is uncertain. It may refer to grape stones or husks, or possibly to sour grapes.
Keros
Keros was a family or ancestor of the Nethinim whose descendants returned from Babylon with Zerubbabel. The Nethinim served in the work of the temple.
Kesitah
Kesitah was a monetary unit mentioned in the accounts of Jacob, Joshua, and Job. It was probably a piece of money of a fixed weight, perhaps shaped like a lamb.
Kettle
A kettle was a large cooking vessel used for preparing food and sacrificial offerings. Related Hebrew terms are also translated “pot,” “caldron,” or “basket.”
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