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

  1. 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 times

Appears 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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