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ἱκανόω G2427
G2427 is the Greek word ἱκανόω, transliterated hikanóō. The King James Version most often renders it made.
What it means
to enable, i.e. qualify.
Where it comes from
from G2425 (ἱκανός).
How the King James Version translates it
Across 4 tagged occurrences, counted from this edition's word index.
Strong's own list of renderings: make able (meet).
Verses using ἱκανόω
All 2 verses, quoted in full.
2 Corinthians 3:6 · KJV
Who also hath made us able ministers of the new testament; not of the letter, but of the spirit: for the letter killeth, but the spirit giveth life.
Colossians 1:12 · KJV
Giving thanks unto the Father, which hath made us meet to be partakers of the inheritance of the saints in light:
Common questions
What does Strong's G2427 mean?
G2427 is the Greek word ἱκανόω (hikanóō), meaning to enable, i.e. qualify.
How is G2427 translated in the King James Version?
The King James translators rendered it made (2 times), able (1 time), meet (1 time).
How many times does G2427 appear in the Bible?
ἱκανόω (hikanóō) is tagged in 2 verses of the King James Version in this edition's word index.
Where does G2427 come from?
Strong's gives its derivation as: from G2425 (ἱκανός).
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