Strong's G2583 · Greek
κανών
kanon · /kan-ohn'/
Definition
from kane (a straight reed, i.e. rod); a rule ("canon"), i.e. (figuratively) a standard (of faith and practice); by implication, a boundary, i.e. (figuratively) a sphere (of activity):--line, rule.
KJV: line, rule
Root / derivation: from kane (a straight reed, i.e. rod)
KJV usage breakdown
How the Authorized (KJV) translators rendered κανών across 5 verses.
Every occurrence (KJV)
5 verses use this word, grouped by book — the translated form is highlighted.
2 Corinthians3 verses
But we will not boast of things without our measure, but according to the measure of the rule which God hath distributed to us, a measure to reach even unto you. rule: or, line
2 Corinthians 10:15Not boasting of things without our measure, that is, of other men's labours; but having hope, when your faith is increased, that we shall be enlarged by you according to our rule abundantly, enlarged: or, magnified in you
2 Corinthians 10:16To preach the gospel in the regions beyond you, and not to boast in another man's line of things made ready to our hand. line: or, rule
Galatians1 verse
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Frequently asked questions
What does Strong's G2583 (kanon) mean?
from kane (a straight reed, i.e. rod); a rule ("canon"), i.e. (figuratively) a standard (of faith and practice); by implication, a boundary, i.e. (figuratively) a sphere (of activity):--line, rule.
How many times does G2583 appear in the Bible?
Strong's G2583 (κανών) appears in 5 verses of the King James Version, most often translated “rule.”
How is kanon translated in the KJV?
In the KJV, Strong's G2583 is rendered as “rule” (4×), “line” (1×), “to” (1×).
Where does the Greek word κανών come from?
from kane (a straight reed, i.e. rod)