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 timesAppears 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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