כָּנָה
ka.nah
“to flatter”
Definition
to address by an additional name; hence, to eulogize
a primitive root;
- to title, surname, be surnamed, give an epithet or cognomen, give a flattering title 1a) (Piel) to call by name, give a title, betitle
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logos (G3056)
word, saying, account
Grammar & Morphology
Verb
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Hebrew Verb
Occurrences
כָּנָה appears 4 times in the Old Testament.
Distribution by Book
Key Passages
One will say, ‘I belong to the LORD,’another will call himself by the name of Jacob,and still another will write on his hand, ‘The LORD’s,’and will take the name of Israel.”
For the sake of Jacob My servantand Israel My chosen one,I call you by name;I have given you a title of honor,though you have not known Me.
I will be partial to no one,nor will I flatter any man.
For I do not know how to flatter,or my Maker would remove me in an instant.
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