כֵּן

kenAdvH3651

right

From: from H3559 (כּוּן);

Short Definition

properly, set upright; hence (figuratively as adjective) just; but usually (as adverb or conjunction) rightly or so (in various applications to manner, time and relation; often with other particles)

Full Lexicon Entry

adv adj 1) right, just, honest, true, veritable 1a) right, just, honest 1b) correct 1c) true, veritable

Grammar

Part of Speech Adv

Morphology H:Adv

DescriptionH:Adv

Occurrences

692 times

Appears 692 times in the Old Testament. Top books include:

Jeremiah
96
Ezk
79
Isaiah
68
Genesis
54
Exodus
43

Key Passages

  • 1 Chronicles 11:7
  • Deuteronomy 22:26
  • Ezk 42:11
  • Isaiah 63:14
  • Job 5:27

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