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חֲנַן H2604

H2604 is the Hebrew word חֲנַן, transliterated chănan and said khan-an'. The King James Version most often renders it shewing mercy.

Word: חֲנַןTransliteration: chănanSaid: khan-an'Language: HebrewIn the KJV: 2 verses

What it means

to favor or (causatively) to entreat.

Where it comes from

(Aramaic) corresponding to H2603 (חָנַן).

How the King James Version translates it

Across 2 tagged occurrences, counted from this edition's word index.

shewing mercy 1×making supplication 1×

Strong's own list of renderings: shew mercy, make supplication.

Verses using חֲנַן

All 2 verses, quoted in full.

Daniel 4:27 · KJV

Wherefore, O king, let my counsel be acceptable unto thee, and break off thy sins by righteousness, and thine iniquities by shewing mercy to the poor; if it may be a lengthening of thy tranquillity.

Daniel 6:11 · KJV

Then these men assembled, and found Daniel praying and making supplication before his God.

Common questions

What does Strong's H2604 mean?

H2604 is the Hebrew word חֲנַן (chănan), meaning to favor or (causatively) to entreat.

How is H2604 translated in the King James Version?

The King James translators rendered it shewing mercy (1 time), making supplication (1 time).

How many times does H2604 appear in the Bible?

חֲנַן (chănan) is tagged in 2 verses of the King James Version in this edition's word index.

Where does H2604 come from?

Strong's gives its derivation as: (Aramaic) corresponding to H2603 (חָנַן).

Nearby entries

H2601 · חֲנַמְאֵל — Chanamel, an Israelite H2602 · חֲנָמָל — perhaps the aphis or plantlouse H2603 · חָנַן — properly, to bend or stoop in kindness to…H2605 · חָנָן — Chanan, the name of seven Israelites H2606 · חֲנַנְאֵל — Chananel, probably an Israelite, from whom…H2607 · חֲנָנִי — Chanani, the name of six Israelites

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