Strong's Lexicon kanón: Rule, standard, principle Original Word: κανών Word Origin: Derived from the Greek word "kanna," meaning "reed" or "measuring rod." Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: While there is no direct Hebrew equivalent for "kanón," the concept of a standard or rule can be related to Hebrew terms like "מִשְׁפָּט" (mishpat, Strong's H4941) meaning judgment or ordinance, and "תּוֹרָה" (torah, Strong's H8451) meaning law or instruction. Usage: In the New Testament, "kanón" refers to a standard or rule by which something is measured or evaluated. It is used metaphorically to describe a principle or guideline for living a life of faith. The term implies a boundary or limit within which believers are to operate, aligning with the teachings and example of Christ. Cultural and Historical Background: In ancient Greek culture, a "kanón" was a straight rod or ruler used for measuring. This concept was metaphorically extended to denote a standard or norm. In the context of early Christianity, "kanón" came to signify the rule of faith or the body of accepted doctrine and practice. It was a term that underscored the importance of adhering to the apostolic teachings and maintaining the integrity of the Christian faith. HELPS Word-studies 2583 kanṓn – properly, a rod (bar) used as a measuring standard, originally, a cane or reed used as a standard of measure; (figuratively) a rule; a standard or norm (see Gal 6:16). 2583 /kanṓn ("rule, standard") was used for a summary of orthodox Christian doctrine in the early Church (its "consensual theology") – called "the rule (kanōn) of truth" or "rule of faith" (regula fidei). This represented the core theological convictions prevailing in the local churches in the "post-apostolic era" (particularly from These beliefs ("rule of faith") were written down by Irenaeus (about NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originfrom kanna (a straight rod) Definition a rule, standard NASB Translation rule (1), sphere (3). Thayer's Greek Lexicon STRONGS NT 2583: κανώνκανών, κανόνος, ὁ (κάννα, Hebrew קָנֶה a cane, reed; Arabic: 1. "a definitely bounded or fixed space within the limits of which one's power or influence is confined; the province assigned one; one's sphere of activity": 2 Corinthians 10:13, 15f. 2. Metaphorically, any rule or standard, a principle or law of investigating, judging, living, acting (often so in classical Greek, as τοῦ καλοῦ, Euripides, Hec. 602; ὁροι τῶν ἀγαθῶν καί κανονες, Demosthenes, pro cor., p. 324, 27): Galatians 6:16; Philippians 3:16 Rec. Cf. Credner, Zur Gesch. des Kanons (Hal., 1847), pp. 6ff; (especially Westcott, The Canon of the N. T., Appendix A; briefly in B. D. under the word From kane (a straight reed, i.e. Rod); a rule ("canon"), i.e. (figuratively) a standard (of faith and practice); by implication, a boundary, i.e. (figuratively) a sphere (of activity) -- line, rule. Englishman's Concordance 2 Corinthians 10:13 N-GMSGRK: μέτρον τοῦ κανόνος οὗ ἐμέρισεν NAS: the measure of the sphere which KJV: to the measure of the rule which INT: measure of the area which divided 2 Corinthians 10:15 N-AMS 2 Corinthians 10:16 N-DMS Galatians 6:16 N-DMS Strong's Greek 2583 |
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