κανών

kanōnNoun (Masculine)G2583

rule

From: from (a straight reed, i.e. rod);

Short Definition

a rule ("canon"), i.e. (figuratively) a standard (of faith and practice); by implication, a boundary, i.e. (figuratively) a sphere (of activity)

Full Lexicon Entry

1.a rod or bar (Jth, l.with).
2.a measuring rule; hence, metaph
3.a rule or standard
4.a limit (RV, province)
LXX Usage: (and in Aq., )*

Grammar

Part of Speech Noun (Masculine)

Morphology G:N-M

DescriptionGreek Noun, Masculine

Occurrences

5 times

Appears 5 times in the New Testament. Top books include:

2 Corinthians
3
Galatians
1
Philippians
1

Key Passages

  • 2 Corinthians 10:13
  • 2 Corinthians 10:15
  • 2 Corinthians 10:16
  • Galatians 6:16
  • Philippians 3:16

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