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Canaan

Verb / ˈkeɪnʌn / Another word for canaan — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

Canaan is an ancient region in the Middle East, roughly corresponding to modern-day Lebanon, Syria, Jordan, and Israel.

Synonyms & similar words

palestine holyland promisedland canaan Israel Lebanon Syria Jordan Palestine Phoenicia Cisjordan Transjordan Amorite Hittite Amalekite Edomite Moabite Philistine Sidonian Tyrian

Example sentences

  1. The Israelites wandered in the desert for 40 years before reaching Canaan.
  2. Canaan was a land of great importance in ancient times, with many empires vying for control.
  3. The Phoenicians were a powerful civilization in Canaan.
  4. The Canaanites were known for their impressive architecture and advanced culture.

Quotes

  • 'And I will give unto thee, and to thy seed after thee, the land wherein thou art a stranger, all the land of Canaan, for an everlasting possession; and I will be their God.' - Genesis 17:8
  • 'And the Lord appeared unto Abram, and said, Unto thy seed will I give this land: and there builded he an altar unto the Lord, who appeared unto him.' - Genesis 12:7
  • 'And all the people that we saw in it are men of a great stature. And there we saw the giants, the sons of Anak, which come of the giants: and we were in our own sight as grasshoppers, and so we were in their sight.' - Numbers 13:32-33

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