כָּנָה

ka.nahVerbH3655

to flatter

From: a primitive root;

Short Definition

to address by an additional name; hence, to eulogize

Full Lexicon Entry

  1. to title, surname, be surnamed, give an epithet or cognomen, give a flattering title 1a) (Piel) to call by name, give a title, betitle

Grammar

Part of Speech Verb

Morphology H:V

DescriptionHebrew Verb

Occurrences

4 times

Appears 4 times in the Old Testament. Top books include:

Isaiah
2
Job
2

Key Passages

  • Isaiah 44:5
  • Isaiah 45:4
  • Job 32:21
  • Job 32:22

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