The meaning of “תָּקַן”
Understanding tâqan reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
set in order, make straight. - to equalize, i.e. straighten (intransitive or transitive) - figuratively, to compose 1) t...
תָּקַן
set in order, make straight. - to equalize, i.e. straighten (intransitive or transitive) - figuratively, to compose 1) to equalise, make straight, become straight 1a) (Qal) to become straight 1b) (Piel) to make straight, put straight, arrange in order, set in order
Occurrences in the Bible
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| Ecclesiastes 1:15 | “That which is crooked cannot be made straight: and that which is wanting cannot be numbered.” Word: תָּקַן (tâqan) | |
| Ecclesiastes 7:13 | “Consider the work of God: for who can make that straight, which he hath made crooked?” Word: תָּקַן (tâqan) | |
| Ecclesiastes 12:9 | “And moreover, because the preacher was wise, he still taught the people knowledge; yea, he gave good heed, and sought out, and set in order many proverbs.” Word: תָּקַן (tâqan) |
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