קוּן (qûwn) — Lament
Hebrew word study: קוּן (qûwn), Strong's H6969. to strike a musical note, i.e. chant or wail (at a funeral)
Approximate — computer-generated, not a recording of historical speech.
to strike a musical note, i.e. chant or wail (at a funeral)
KJV translation words: lament, mourning woman.
Strong's H6969 is tagged on 8 words in 6 verses across 4 books of the word-by-word Hebrew and Aramaic Old Testament text on this site. It first appears in 2 Samuel 1:17 and last appears in Ezekiel 32:16.
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Books where it appears most
Verses (all 6)
- 2 Samuel 1:17 — וַיְקֹנֵן — and he lamented
- 2 Samuel 3:33 — וַיְקֹנֵן — and he lamented
- 2 Chronicles 35:25 — וַיְקוֹנֵן — and he made a lament
- Jeremiah 9:17 — לַמְקוֹנְנוֹת — to the wailing women
- Ezekiel 27:32 — וְקוֹנְנוּ — and they will lament
- Ezekiel 32:16 — וְקוֹנְנוּהָ — and people will chant it
Related entries
Entries whose derivation names this word: H3362 יׇקְנְעָם (Yoqnᵉʻâm), H7013 קַיִן (qayin), H7015 קִינָה (qîynâh).
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Frequently asked questions
What does qûwn (H6969) mean?
To strike a musical note, i.e. chant or wail (at a funeral).
How is H6969 translated in the KJV?
The KJV translates H6969 as: lament, mourning woman..
How often does קוּן (qûwn) appear?
Strong's H6969 is tagged on 8 words in 6 verses across 4 books of the word-by-word Hebrew and Aramaic Old Testament text on this site. It first appears in 2 Samuel 1:17 and last appears in Ezekiel 32:16.
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