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
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?