Strong's Lexicon kavvan: Archer, Bow Original Word: כַּוָּן Word Origin: Derived from the root כּוּן (kun), which means "to be firm, established, or prepared." Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: The Greek equivalent for an archer or bowman is not directly listed in Strong's Concordance, but related terms include τόξον (toxon, Strong's G5115) for "bow" and τοξότης (toxotes, Strong's G5116) for "archer." Usage: The term "kavvan" refers to an archer or one who is skilled in using a bow. It is used to describe individuals who are adept at shooting arrows, often in the context of warfare or hunting. The word emphasizes precision and skill in aiming and hitting a target. Cultural and Historical Background: In ancient Israel, archery was a significant aspect of military strategy and hunting practices. Archers were valued for their ability to strike from a distance, providing a tactical advantage in battles. The bow and arrow were common weapons in the ancient Near East, and proficiency in their use was a respected skill. Archers often played crucial roles in the armies of Israel and its neighboring nations. NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originfrom kun Definition a cake, sacrificial cake NASB Translation cakes (2). Brown-Driver-Briggs [כַּוָּן] noun [masculine] cake, sacrificial cake (? √ כון; compare Hiph`il 2. a. prepare food, etc.) **probably Babylonian loan-word, from kamânu, cake used in worship of Ištar, ZimKAT 3. 441. — only plural absolute לַעֲשׂוֺת כַּוָּנִים לִמְלֶכֶת הַשָּׁמַיִם Jeremiah 7:18; עָשִׂינוּ לְהַעֲצִבָהֿ ׳לָהּ כ Jeremiah 44:19. Strong's Exhaustive Concordance cake From kuwn; something prepared, i.e. A sacrificial wafer -- cake. see HEBREW kuwn Forms and Transliterations כַּוָּנִ֜ים כַּוָּנִים֙ כונים kavvaNim kaw·wā·nîm kawwānîmLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman's Concordance Jeremiah 7:18 HEB: בָּצֵ֑ק לַעֲשׂ֨וֹת כַּוָּנִ֜ים לִמְלֶ֣כֶת הַשָּׁמַ֗יִם NAS: to make cakes for the queen KJV: to make cakes to the queen INT: dough to make cakes the queen of heaven Jeremiah 44:19 2 Occurrences |
|
