תָּכַן
ta.khan
“to measure”
Definition
to balance, i.e. measure out (by weight or dimension); figuratively, arrange, equalize, through the idea of levelling (ment. estimate, test)
a primitive root;
- 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)
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Occurrences
תָּכַן appears 11 times in the Old Testament.
Distribution by Book
Key Passages
Do not boast so proudly,or let arrogance come from your mouth,for the LORD is a God who knows,and by Him actions are weighed.
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Who has directed the Spirit of the LORD,or informed Him as His counselor?
All a man’s ways are pure in his own eyes,but his motives are weighed out by the LORD.
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