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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Hebrew Text
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
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| 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) |