Word Study

The meaning of עָכָן

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

H5912
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
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:

Usage Statistics

Total Occurrences
6x
Most Frequent Book
Joshua
Book Distribution
Joshua6

Devotional Reflection

How does the original Hebrew meaning of 'עָכָן' deepen your understanding of Joshua 7:20?