תָּכַן
ta.khanVerbH8505
to measure
From: a primitive root;
Short Definition
to balance, i.e. measure out (by weight or dimension); figuratively, arrange, equalize, through the idea of levelling (ment. estimate, test)
Full Lexicon Entry
- to regulate, measure, estimate, ponder, balance, make even, level, weigh, be equal, be weighed out, test, prove 1a) (Qal) estimate (participle) 1b) (Niphal) 1b1) to be estimated 1b2) to be made even or right, be adjusted to the standard 1c) (Piel) to weigh out, mete out 1d) (Pual) 1d1) to be weighed out, be measured out 1d2) measured out (participle)
Grammar
Part of Speech Verb
Morphology H:V
DescriptionHebrew Verb
Occurrences
11 timesAppears 11 times in the Old Testament. Top books include:
Ezk
4
Proverbs
3
Isaiah
2
1 Samuel
1
Job
1
Key Passages
- 1 Samuel 2:3
- Ezk 18:29
- Ezk 33:20
- Isaiah 40:13
- Proverbs 16:2
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