כָּנָה (kânâh) — Give Flattering Titles

Hebrew word study: כָּנָה (kânâh), Strong's H3655. to address by an additional name; hence, to eulogize

HebrewStrong's H3655
Quick definition
Hebrew word
כָּנָה (kânâh)
Pronounced: kaw-naw'

Approximate — computer-generated, not a recording of historical speech.

to address by an additional name; hence, to eulogize

Word study
Derivation: a primitive root;

KJV translation words: give flattering titles, surname (himself).

Where this word appears

Strong's H3655 is tagged on 4 words in 4 verses across 2 books of the word-by-word Hebrew and Aramaic Old Testament text on this site. It first appears in Job 32:21 and last appears in Isaiah 45:4.

How it is rendered in the text

The plain-English sense shown on each tagged word, with the number of times each appears.

I will use flattery ×2I will give a title you ×1he will name ×1

Forms found in the text

The spellings in which the word is actually written, which can differ by prefix, ending or tense.

אֲכַנֶּה ×2אֲכַנְּךָ ×1יְכַנֶּה פ ×1

Books where it appears most

Job ×2Isaiah ×2

Verses (all 4)

  • Job 32:21 — אֲכַנֶּה — I will use flattery
  • Job 32:22 — אֲכַנֶּה — I will use flattery
  • Isaiah 44:5 — יְכַנֶּה פ — he will name
  • Isaiah 45:4 — אֲכַנְּךָ — I will give a title you

Related entries

Entries whose derivation names this word: H3674 כְּנָת (kᵉnâth).

Counts and verses come from the word-by-word tagging of the original-language text published on this site (STEPBible data, CC BY 4.0). They count tagged words, not English translations.

Frequently asked questions

What does kânâh (H3655) mean?

To address by an additional name; hence, to eulogize.

How is H3655 translated in the KJV?

The KJV translates H3655 as: give flattering titles, surname (himself)..

How often does כָּנָה (kânâh) appear?

Strong's H3655 is tagged on 4 words in 4 verses across 2 books of the word-by-word Hebrew and Aramaic Old Testament text on this site. It first appears in Job 32:21 and last appears in Isaiah 45:4.