Strong's H8505 (Hebrew)[edit | edit source]

Lemma: תָּכַן (tâkan)

Pronunciation: taw-kan'

POS: taw-kan' Morph: v

Exegesis: a primitive root;

Definition: a primitive root; to balance, i.e. measure out (by weight or dimension); figuratively, arrange, equalize, through the idea of levelling (ment. estimate, test); bear up, direct, be (un-)equal, mete, ponder, tell, weigh.

KJV Usage: bear up, direct, be (un-)equal, mete, ponder, tell, weigh.

Senses[edit | edit source]

• 1. 1) to regulate, measure, estimate, ponder, balance, make even, level, weigh, be equal, be weighed out, test, prove
• 2. 1a) (Qal) estimate (participle)
• 3. 1b) (Niphal)
• 4. 1b1) to be estimated
• 5. 1b2) to be made even or right, be adjusted to the standard
• 6. 1c) (Piel) to weigh out, mete out
• 7. 1d) (Pual)
• 8. 1d1) to be weighed out, be measured out
• 9. 1d2) measured out (participle)

Cross References[edit | edit source]

• GREEK G1097
• GREEK G2090
• GREEK G2112
• GREEK G2117
• GREEK G2720
• GREEK G4732

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