Strong's Lexicon Yakan: Jakan Original Word: יָקָן Word Origin: Derived from an unused root meaning to be watchful or vigilant. Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: There are no direct Greek equivalents for the proper noun "Yakan" as it is specific to the Hebrew genealogical context. Usage: The name "Yakan" or "Jakan" refers to a descendant of Seir the Horite, mentioned in the genealogies of the Edomites. It is a proper noun used to identify a specific individual within the biblical narrative. Cultural and Historical Background: In the context of the Bible, genealogies were significant for establishing tribal and familial identities. The Horites were a group of people who lived in the region of Seir before the Edomites. The mention of Jakan in the genealogies highlights the interconnectedness of various tribes and peoples in the ancient Near East. Understanding these genealogies helps in tracing the lineage and territorial claims of the Edomites, who were descendants of Esau, Jacob's brother. NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originfrom the same as Akan Definition a Gadite NASB Translation Jacan (1). Brown-Driver-Briggs יַעְכָּן proper name, masculine Gadite 1 Chronicles 5:12, Ξιμα, Ιαχα. עכס (√ of following; Arabic is reverse, tie backward, whence hopple, of camel). Strong's Exhaustive Concordance Jachan From the same as Akan; troublesome; Jakan, an Israelite -- Jachan. see HEBREW Akan Forms and Transliterations וְיַעְכָּ֛ן ויעכן veyaKan wə·ya‘·kān wəya‘kānLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman's Concordance 1 Chronicles 5:13 HEB: וְ֠שֶׁבַע וְיוֹרַ֧י וְיַעְכָּ֛ן וְזִ֥יעַ וָעֵ֖בֶר NAS: Sheba, Jorai, Jacan, Zia and Eber, KJV: and Jorai, and Jachan, and Zia, INT: Sheba Jorai Jacan Zia and Eber 1 Occurrence |