Strong's H2587 · Hebrew
חַנּוּן
channûwn · /khan-noon'/
Definition
gracious
KJV: gracious.
Root / derivation: from H2603 (חָנַן);
KJV usage breakdown
How the Authorized (KJV) translators rendered חַנּוּן across 13 verses.
Every occurrence (KJV)
13 verses use this word, grouped by book — the translated form is highlighted.
Exodus2 verses
For that is his covering only, it is his raiment for his skin: wherein shall he sleep? and it shall come to pass, when he crieth unto me, that I will hear; for I am gracious.
Exodus 34:6And the LORD passed by before him, and proclaimed, The LORD, The LORD God, merciful and gracious, longsuffering, and abundant in goodness and truth,
Nehemiah2 verses
And refused to obey, neither were mindful of thy wonders that thou didst among them; but hardened their necks, and in their rebellion appointed a captain to return to their bondage: but thou art a God ready to pardon, gracious and merciful, slow to anger, and of great kindness, and forsookest them not. a God: Heb. a God of pardons
Nehemiah 9:31Nevertheless for thy great mercies' sake thou didst not utterly consume them, nor forsake them; for thou art a gracious and merciful God.
Psalms6 verses
But thou, O Lord, art a God full of compassion, and gracious, longsuffering, and plenteous in mercy and truth.
Psalms 103:8The LORD is merciful and gracious, slow to anger, and plenteous in mercy. plentious: Heb. great in mercy
Psalms 111:4He hath made his wonderful works to be remembered: the LORD is gracious and full of compassion.
Psalms 112:4Unto the upright there ariseth light in the darkness: he is gracious, and full of compassion, and righteous.
Psalms 116:5Gracious is the LORD, and righteous; yea, our God is merciful.
Psalms 145:8The LORD is gracious, and full of compassion; slow to anger, and of great mercy. of great: Heb. great in mercy
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Frequently asked questions
What does Strong's H2587 (channûwn) mean?
gracious
How many times does H2587 appear in the Bible?
Strong's H2587 (חַנּוּן) appears in 13 verses of the King James Version, most often translated “gracious.”
How is channûwn translated in the KJV?
In the KJV, Strong's H2587 is rendered as “gracious” (13×).
Where does the Hebrew word חַנּוּן come from?
from H2603 (חָנַן);