תָּקַן

ta.qanVerbH8626

be straight

From: a primitive root;

Short Definition

to equalize, i.e. straighten (intransitive or transitive); figuratively, to compose

Full Lexicon Entry

  1. to equalise, make straight, become straight 1a) (Qal) to become straight 1b) (Piel) to make straight, put straight, arrange in order, set in order 1c) (Hophal) to be established, be reestablished, confirm Aramaic equivalent: te.qan (*תְּקַן *"to confirm" H8627)

Grammar

Part of Speech Verb

Morphology H:V

DescriptionHebrew Verb

Occurrences

3 times

Appears 3 times in the Old Testament. Top books include:

Ecclesiastes
3

Key Passages

  • Ecclesiastes 1:15
  • Ecclesiastes 12:9
  • Ecclesiastes 7:13

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