The meaning of “כָּנָה”
Understanding kânâh reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
give flattering titles, surname (himself). - to address by an additional name - hence, to eulogize 1) to title, surname,...
כָּנָה
give flattering titles, surname (himself). - to address by an additional name - hence, to eulogize 1) to title, surname, be surnamed, give an epithet or cognomen, give a flattering title 1a) (Piel) to call by name, give a title, betitle
Occurrences in the Bible
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| Job 32:21 | “Let me not, I pray you, accept any man’s person, neither let me give flattering titles unto man.” Word: כָּנָה (kânâh) | |
| Job 32:22 | “For I know not to give flattering titles; in so doing my maker would soon take me away. ” Word: כָּנָה (kânâh) | |
| Isaiah 44:5 | “One shall say, I am the Lord’s; and another shall call himself by the name of Jacob; and another shall subscribe with his hand unto the Lord, and surname himself by the name of Israel.” Word: כָּנָה (kânâh) | |
| Isaiah 45:4 | “For Jacob my servant’s sake, and Israel mine elect, I have even called thee by thy name: I have surnamed thee, though thou hast not known me.” Word: כָּנָה (kânâh) |
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