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תָּקַן H8626

H8626 is the Hebrew word תָּקַן, transliterated tâqan and said taw-kan'. The King James Version most often renders it made straight.

Word: תָּקַןTransliteration: tâqanSaid: taw-kan'Language: HebrewIn the KJV: 3 verses

What it means

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

Where it comes from

a primitive root.

How the King James Version translates it

Across 3 tagged occurrences, counted from this edition's word index.

made straight 1×make that straight 1×set in order 1×

Strong's own list of renderings: set in order, make straight.

Verses using תָּקַן

All 3 verses, quoted in full.

Ecclesiastes 1:15 · KJV

That which is crooked cannot be made straight: and that which is wanting cannot be numbered.

Ecclesiastes 7:13 · KJV

Consider the work of God: for who can make that straight, which he hath made crooked?

Ecclesiastes 12:9 · KJV

And moreover, because the preacher was wise, he still taught the people knowledge; yea, he gave good heed, and sought out, and set in order many proverbs.

Common questions

What does Strong's H8626 mean?

H8626 is the Hebrew word תָּקַן (tâqan), meaning to equalize, i.e. straighten (intransitive or transitive); figuratively, to compose.

How is H8626 translated in the King James Version?

The King James translators rendered it made straight (1 time), make that straight (1 time), set in order (1 time).

How many times does H8626 appear in the Bible?

תָּקַן (tâqan) is tagged in 3 verses of the King James Version in this edition's word index.

Where does H8626 come from?

Strong's gives its derivation as: a primitive root.

Nearby entries

H8623 · תַּקִּיף — powerful H8624 · תַּקִּיף — {powerful}H8625 · תְּקַל — to balance H8627 · תְּקַן — to straighten up, i.e. confirm H8628 · תָּקַע — to clatter, i.e. slap (the hands together)…H8629 · תֵּקַע — a blast of a trumpet

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