Strong's Lexicon takan: To measure, weigh, regulate, estimate, balance Original Word: תָּכַן Word Origin: A primitive root Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: - G3354 (μετρέω, metreo): To measure - G2218 (ζυγός, zugos): Yoke, balance, scales Usage: The Hebrew verb "takan" primarily conveys the idea of measuring or weighing something with precision and care. It is used in contexts where assessment, evaluation, or regulation is required. The term implies a sense of balance and fairness, often associated with justice and righteousness. Cultural and Historical Background: In ancient Israel, accurate measurement and fair weighing were crucial for maintaining justice and equity in trade and legal matters. The use of "takan" reflects the importance of integrity and honesty in societal transactions. The concept of just weights and measures is deeply embedded in the Mosaic Law, emphasizing God's desire for fairness and righteousness among His people. NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Origina prim. root Definition to regulate, measure, estimate NASB Translation directed (1), firmly set (1), marked off (1), meted (1), right (9), weighed (2), weighs (3). Brown-Driver-Briggs [תָּכַן] verb regulate, measure, estimate (compare Aramaic Pa`el תַּכֵּן (rare) prepare (= הֵכִין, כּוֺנֵן); according to RySyn. d. Wahren u. Guten 33 a secondary √ from כון); — Qal Participle estimate, figurative: ׳וְתֹכֵן רוּחוֺת י Proverbs 16:2, so (לִבּוֺת) Proverbs 21:2; Proverbs 24:12. Niph`al 1. Perfect3plural נִתְכְּנוּ עֲלִלוֺת [לוֺ] וְלֹא 1 Samuel 2:3 by him (׳י) are actions estimated 2 Imperfect, be adjusted to the standard, i.e. right, equitable: subject דֶרֶח (of ׳י and of Israel), 3 masculine singular יִתָּכֵן Ezekiel 18:25 (twice in verse); Ezekiel 18:29 (twice in verse); Ezekiel 33:17 (twice in verse); Ezekiel 33:20; 3masculine plural יִתָּֽכְנוּ Ezekiel 18:29, יִתָּכֵ֑נוּ Ezekiel 18:25. Pi`el Perfect3masculine singular: mete out, מַיִם תִּכֵּן בְּמִדָּה Job 28:25; ׳וְשָׁמַיִם בַּזֶּרֶת ת Isaiah 40:12 ("" מדד, כול); ׳אֶתרֿוּחַ י ׳מִי ת Isaiah 40:13 (see Qal; read possibly הֵבִין or הֵכִין); 1 singular תִּכַּ֫נְתִּי עַמּוּדֶיהָ Psalm 75:4 I regulate (or adjust) her pillars (i.e. of earth). Pu`al Participle הַכֶּסֶף הַמְּתֻכָּן 2 Kings 12:12 the silver which was measured out. Strong's Exhaustive Concordance bear up, direct, be unequal, mete, ponder, tell, weigh A primitive root; to balance, i.e. Measure out (by weight or dimension); figuratively, arrange, equalize, through the idea of levelling (ment. Estimate, test) -- bear up, direct, be ((un-))equal, mete, ponder, tell, weigh. Forms and Transliterations הַֽמְתֻכָּ֔ן המתכן וְתֹכֵ֖ן ותכן יִתָּֽכְנּוּ֙ יִתָּכֵ֔ן יִתָּכֵ֖ן יִתָּכֵֽן׃ יִתָּכֵֽנוּ׃ יתכן יתכן׃ יתכנו יתכנו׃ נִתְכְּנ֖וּ נתכנו תִּכֵּ֔ן תִּכֵּ֥ן תִכֵּ֥ן תִכַּ֖נְתִּי תֹ֘כֵ֤ן תכן תכנתי ham·ṯuk·kān hamtukKan hamṯukkān niṯ·kə·nū nitkeNu niṯkənū ṯik·kan·tî tik·kên ṯik·kên tikKanti ṯikkantî tikKen tikkên ṯikkên ṯō·ḵên toChen ṯōḵên vetoChen wə·ṯō·ḵên wəṯōḵên yit·tā·ḵê·nū yit·tā·ḵên yit·tā·ḵən·nū yittaChen yittachenNu yittaChenu yittāḵên yittāḵənnū yittāḵênūLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman's Concordance 1 Samuel 2:3 HEB: (וְלֹ֥ו ק) נִתְכְּנ֖וּ עֲלִלֽוֹת׃ NAS: And with Him actions are weighed. KJV: and by him actions are weighed. INT: the LORD not are weighed actions 2 Kings 12:11 Job 28:25 Psalm 75:3 Proverbs 16:2 Proverbs 21:2 Proverbs 24:12 Isaiah 40:12 Isaiah 40:13 Ezekiel 18:25 Ezekiel 18:25 Ezekiel 18:25 Ezekiel 18:29 Ezekiel 18:29 Ezekiel 18:29 Ezekiel 33:17 Ezekiel 33:17 Ezekiel 33:20 18 Occurrences |
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