Hebrew Word Study

The meaning of עָכָן

Understanding ʻÂkân reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.

Definition

Achan. Compare עָכָר. - § Achan = "troubler" - Akan, an Israelite 1) a Judaite who violated God's specific ban on taking...

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Strong's Concordance

עָכָן

Phoneticaw-kawn'
TransliterationʻÂkân
Grammar Code
N:N-M-P
Noun
Strong's Definition
Strong's Exhaustive Concordance

Achan. Compare עָכָר. - § Achan = "troubler" - Akan, an Israelite 1) a Judaite who violated God's specific ban on taking any loot from the captured city of Jericho and was stoned to death along with his family for this violation

Scripture References

Occurrences in the Bible

6 total references
ReferenceText
Joshua 7:20

And Achan answered Joshua, and said, Indeed I have sinned against the Lord God of Israel, and thus and thus have I done:

Word: עָכָן (ʻÂkân)

Usage Statistics

Total Occurrences
6x
Most Frequent Book
Joshua
Book Distribution

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