The meaning of “סָכַן”
Understanding çâkan reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
acquaint (self), be advantage, [idiom] ever, (be, (un-)) profit(-able), treasurer, be wont. - to be familiar with - by i...
סָכַן
acquaint (self), be advantage, [idiom] ever, (be, (un-)) profit(-able), treasurer, be wont. - to be familiar with - by implication, to minister to, be serviceable to, be customary 1) to be of use or service or profit or benefit 1a) (Qal) 1a1) to be of use or service 1a2) servitor, steward (participle) 1a3) to benefit, profit 1b) (Hiphil) to be used, be wont, exhibit use or habit, show harmony with, be familiar with, know intimately
Occurrences in the Bible
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| Numbers 22:30 | “And the ass said unto Balaam, Am not I thine ass, upon which thou hast ridden ever since I was thine unto this day? was I ever wont to do so unto thee? And he said, Nay.” Word: סָכַן (çâkan) | |
| 1 Kings 1:4 | “And the damsel was very fair, and cherished the king, and ministered to him: but the king knew her not.” Word: סָכַן (çâkan) | |
| Job 22:21 | “Acquaint now thyself with him, and be at peace: thereby good shall come unto thee.” Word: סָכַן (çâkan) | |
| Psalms 139:3 | “Thou compassest my path and my lying down, and art acquainted with all my ways.” Word: סָכַן (çâkan) | |
| Isaiah 22:15 | “Thus saith the Lord God of hosts, Go, get thee unto this treasurer, even unto Shebna, which is over the house, and say,” Word: סָכַן (çâkan) |
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