The meaning of “תַּחֲנוּן”
Understanding tachănûwn reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
or (feminine) תַּחֲנוּנָה tachănûwnâh (takh-an-oo-naw'); from חָנַן intreaty, supplication. - earnest prayer 1) supplica...
תַּחֲנוּן
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
Occurrences in the Bible
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| 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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