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כָּנָה H3655
H3655 is the Hebrew word כָּנָה, transliterated kânâh and said kaw-naw'. The King James Version most often renders it give flattering titles.
What it means
to address by an additional name; hence, to eulogize.
Where it comes from
a primitive root.
How the King James Version translates it
Across 4 tagged occurrences, counted from this edition's word index.
Strong's own list of renderings: give flattering titles, surname (himself).
Verses using כָּנָה
All 4 verses, quoted in full.
Job 32:21 · KJV
Let me not, I pray you, accept any man’s person, neither let me give flattering titles unto man.
Job 32:22 · KJV
For I know not to give flattering titles; in so doing my maker would soon take me away.
Isaiah 44:5 · KJV
One shall say, I am the LORD’s; and another shall call himself by the name of Jacob; and another shall subscribe with his hand unto the LORD, and surname himself by the name of Israel.
Isaiah 45:4 · KJV
For Jacob my servant’s sake, and Israel mine elect, I have even called thee by thy name: I have surnamed thee, though thou hast not known me.
Common questions
What does Strong's H3655 mean?
H3655 is the Hebrew word כָּנָה (kânâh), meaning to address by an additional name; hence, to eulogize.
How is H3655 translated in the King James Version?
The King James translators rendered it give flattering titles (2 times), surname (1 time), surnamed (1 time).
How many times does H3655 appear in the Bible?
כָּנָה (kânâh) is tagged in 4 verses of the King James Version in this edition's word index.
Where does H3655 come from?
Strong's gives its derivation as: a primitive root.
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