Strong's Lexicon kanah: To acquire, to buy, to purchase, to possess Original Word: כָּנָה Word Origin: A primitive root Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: - G2932 (kataskeuazō) - to prepare, to make ready - G2933 (kataskeuē) - preparation, equipment Usage: The Hebrew verb "kanah" primarily means to acquire or purchase. It is used in the context of obtaining something through a transaction or effort. This term can also imply possessing or owning something, often with a sense of rightful ownership or stewardship. In the biblical narrative, "kanah" is frequently used to describe God's creative and possessive acts, as well as human transactions and acquisitions. Cultural and Historical Background: In ancient Near Eastern cultures, the concept of acquisition was central to daily life, encompassing the buying and selling of goods, land, and even relationships through marriage. The act of acquiring was not merely a commercial transaction but often carried legal and social implications. In the biblical context, "kanah" reflects both the mundane aspects of economic life and the profound theological truths about God's relationship with His creation and His people. NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Origina prim. root Definition to title, give an epithet NASB Translation flatter (2), given you a title (1), name with honor (1), title of honor (1). Brown-Driver-Briggs [כָּנָה] verb Pi`el betitle, title, give an epithet or cognomen (Late Hebrew id.; Aramaic כְּנָא,  ; Arabic  ) — Pi`el Imperfect1singular suffix בִשְׁמֶ֑ךָ אֲכַנְּךָוָאֶקְרָא לְךָ Isaiah 45:4 I have called thee by thy name, giving thee a title (of honour; compare for construction Dr§ 163); 3 masculine singular וּבְשֵׁם יִשְׂרָאֵל יְכַנֶּה Isaiah 44:5, and with the name Israel he titles (himself), is hardly possibly; absolute he betitles, or makes use of a title, is unlikely; read probably Pu`al, see below, in bad sense = give a flattering title: וְאֶלאָֿדָם לֹא אֲכַנֶּה Job 32:21 and unto man I do not give flattering titles ("" אַללֿנָא אֶשָּׂא פְנֵי אִישׁ); absolute Job 32:22. Pu`al Imperfect יְכֻנֶּה Isaiah 44:5 he is betitled (see above; so ᵑ7 Bi Che Du; "" יקרא בשׁם יעקב, etc.) Strong's Exhaustive Concordance give flattering titles, surname himself A primitive root; to address by an additional name; hence, to eulogize -- give flattering titles, surname (himself). Forms and Transliterations אֲכַנְּךָ֖ אֲכַנֶּ֑ה אֲכַנֶּֽה׃ אכנה אכנה׃ אכנך יְכַנֶּֽה׃ יכנה׃ ’ă·ḵan·nə·ḵā ’ă·ḵan·neh ’ăḵanneh ’ăḵannəḵā achanneCha achanNeh yə·ḵan·neh yechanNeh yəḵannehLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman's Concordance Job 32:21 HEB: אָ֝דָ֗ם לֹ֣א אֲכַנֶּֽה׃ NAS: one, Nor flatter [any] man. KJV: person, neither let me give flattering titles unto man. INT: man Nor flatter Job 32:22 Isaiah 44:5 Isaiah 45:4 4 Occurrences |
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