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The meaning of תַּחֲנוּן

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

Definition

or (feminine) תַּחֲנוּנָה tachănûwnâh (takh-an-oo-naw'); from חָנַן intreaty, supplication. - earnest prayer 1) supplica...

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תַּחֲנוּן

Phonetictakh-an-oon'
Transliterationtachănûwn
Grammar Code
H:N-M
Hebrew Noun, Masculine
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or (feminine) תַּחֲנוּנָה tachănûwnâh (takh-an-oo-naw'); from חָנַן intreaty, supplication. - earnest prayer 1) supplication, supplication for favour 1a) to man 1b) to God

Scripture References

Occurrences in the Bible

18 total references
ReferenceText
2 Chronicles 6:21

Hearken therefore unto the supplications of thy servant, and of thy people Israel, which they shall make toward this place: hear thou from thy dwelling place, even from heaven; and when thou hearest, forgive.

Word: תַּחֲנוּן (tachănûwn)
Job 41:3

Will he make many supplications unto thee? will he speak soft words unto thee?

Word: תַּחֲנוּן (tachănûwn)
Psalms 116:1

I love the Lord, because he hath heard my voice and my supplications.

Word: תַּחֲנוּן (tachănûwn)
Proverbs 18:23

The poor useth intreaties; but the rich answereth roughly.

Word: תַּחֲנוּן (tachănûwn)
Jeremiah 31:9

They shall come with weeping, and with supplications will I lead them: I will cause them to walk by the rivers of waters in a straight way, wherein they shall not stumble: for I am a father to Israel, and Ephraim is my firstborn.

Word: תַּחֲנוּן (tachănûwn)

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