תָּכַן (tâkan) — Bear up
Hebrew word study: תָּכַן (tâkan), Strong's H8505. to balance, i.e. measure out (by weight or dimension); figuratively, arrange, equalize, through the idea of levelling (ment. estimate, test)
Approximate — computer-generated, not a recording of historical speech.
to balance, i.e. measure out (by weight or dimension); figuratively, arrange, equalize, through the idea of levelling (ment. estimate, test)
KJV translation words: bear up, direct, be (un-)equal, mete, ponder, tell, weigh.
Strong's H8505 is tagged on 18 words in 13 verses across 7 books of the word-by-word Hebrew and Aramaic Old Testament text on this site. It first appears in 1 Samuel 2:3 and last appears in Ezekiel 33:20.
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Books where it appears most
Verses (all 13)
- 1 Samuel 2:3 — נִתְכְּנוּ — they are measured
- 2 Kings 12:11 — הַמְתֻכָּן — the weighed out
- Job 28:25 — תִּכֵּן — he has measured
- Psalms 75:3 — תִכַּנְתִּי — I put in order
- Proverbs 16:2 — וְתֹכֵן — and is weighing
- Proverbs 21:2 — וְתֹכֵן — and is weighing
- Proverbs 24:12 — תֹכֵן — one who weighs
- Isaiah 40:12 — תִּכֵּן — has he marked off
- Isaiah 40:13 — תִכֵּן — has he directed
- Ezekiel 18:25 — יִתָּכֵן — it is correct
- Ezekiel 18:29 — יִתָּכֵן — it is correct
- Ezekiel 33:17 — יִתָּכֵן — it is correct
- Ezekiel 33:20 — יִתָּכֵן — it is correct
Related entries
Entries whose derivation names this word: H4971 מַתְכֹנֶת (mathkôneth), H8498 תְּכוּנָה (tᵉkûwnâh), H8506 תֹּכֶן (tôken).
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Frequently asked questions
What does tâkan (H8505) mean?
To balance, i.e. measure out (by weight or dimension); figuratively, arrange, equalize, through the idea of levelling (ment. estimate, test).
How is H8505 translated in the KJV?
The KJV translates H8505 as: bear up, direct, be (un-)equal, mete, ponder, tell, weigh..
How often does תָּכַן (tâkan) appear?
Strong's H8505 is tagged on 18 words in 13 verses across 7 books of the word-by-word Hebrew and Aramaic Old Testament text on this site. It first appears in 1 Samuel 2:3 and last appears in Ezekiel 33:20.
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