The meaning of “קָנֶה”
Understanding qâneh reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
balance, bone, branch, calamus, cane, reed, [idiom] spearman, stalk. - a reed (as erect) - by resemblance a rod (especia...
קָנֶה
balance, bone, branch, calamus, cane, reed, [idiom] spearman, stalk. - a reed (as erect) - by resemblance a rod (especially for measuring), shaft, tube, stem, the radius (of the arm), beam (of a steelyard) 1) reed, stalk, bone, balances 1a) stalk 1b) water-plant, reed 1c) calamus (aromatic reed) 1d) derived meanings 1d1) measuring-rod 1d2) reed (as unit of measure-6 cubits) 1d3) beam (of scales-for scales themselves) 1d4) shaft (of lampstand) 1d5) branches (of lampstand) 1d6) shoulder-joint
Occurrences in the Bible
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| Genesis 41:22 | “And I saw in my dream, and, behold, seven ears came up in one stalk, full and good:” Word: קָנֶה (qâneh) | |
| 1 Kings 14:15 | “For the Lord shall smite Israel, as a reed is shaken in the water, and he shall root up Israel out of this good land, which he gave to their fathers, and shall scatter them beyond the river, because they have made their groves, provoking the Lord to anger.” Word: קָנֶה (qâneh) | |
| Job 40:21 | “He lieth under the shady trees, in the covert of the reed, and fens.” Word: קָנֶה (qâneh) | |
| Song of Solomon 4:14 | “Spikenard and saffron; calamus and cinnamon, with all trees of frankincense; myrrh and aloes, with all the chief spices:” Word: קָנֶה (qâneh) | |
| Jeremiah 6:20 | “To what purpose cometh there to me incense from Sheba, and the sweet cane from a far country? your burnt offerings are not acceptable, nor your sacrifices sweet unto me.” Word: קָנֶה (qâneh) |
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