Strong's H3664 · Hebrew
כָּנַס
kânaç · /kaw-nas'/
Definition
to collect; hence, to enfold
KJV: gather (together), heap up, wrap self.
Root / derivation: a primitive root;
KJV usage breakdown
How the Authorized (KJV) translators rendered כָּנַס across 9 verses.
Every occurrence (KJV)
9 verses use this word, grouped by book — the translated form is highlighted.
1 Chronicles1 verse
Psalms2 verses
Ecclesiastes3 verses
I gathered me also silver and gold, and the peculiar treasure of kings and of the provinces: I gat me men singers and women singers, and the delights of the sons of men, as musical instruments, and that of all sorts. musical: Heb. musical instrument and instruments
Ecclesiastes 2:26For God giveth to a man that is good in his sight wisdom, and knowledge, and joy: but to the sinner he giveth travail, to gather and to heap up, that he may give to him that is good before God. This also is vanity and vexation of spirit. in his: Heb. before him
Ecclesiastes 3:5A time to cast away stones, and a time to gather stones together; a time to embrace, and a time to refrain from embracing; to refrain from: Heb. to be far from
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Frequently asked questions
What does Strong's H3664 (kânaç) mean?
to collect; hence, to enfold
How many times does H3664 appear in the Bible?
Strong's H3664 (כָּנַס) appears in 9 verses of the King James Version, most often translated “together.”
How is kânaç translated in the KJV?
In the KJV, Strong's H3664 is rendered as “together” (4×), “gather” (2×), “gathered” (1×), “gathereth” (1×), among other words.
Where does the Hebrew word כָּנַס come from?
a primitive root;