Strong's H7077 · Hebrew
קָנַן
qânan · /kaw-nan'/
Definition
to nestle, i.e. build or occupy as anest
KJV: make...nest.
Root / derivation: a primitive root; to erect; but used only as denominative from H7064 (קֵן);
KJV usage breakdown
How the Authorized (KJV) translators rendered קָנַן across 5 verses.
Every occurrence (KJV)
5 verses use this word, grouped by book — the translated form is highlighted.
Psalms1 verse
Jeremiah2 verses
O inhabitant of Lebanon, that makest thy nest in the cedars, how gracious shalt thou be when pangs come upon thee, the pain as of a woman in travail! inhabitant: Heb. inhabitress
Jeremiah 48:28O ye that dwell in Moab, leave the cities, and dwell in the rock, and be like the dove that maketh her nest in the sides of the hole's mouth.
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Frequently asked questions
What does Strong's H7077 (qânan) mean?
to nestle, i.e. build or occupy as anest
How many times does H7077 appear in the Bible?
Strong's H7077 (קָנַן) appears in 5 verses of the King James Version, most often translated “nest.”
How is qânan translated in the KJV?
In the KJV, Strong's H7077 is rendered as “nest” (3×), “nests” (2×).
Where does the Hebrew word קָנַן come from?
a primitive root; to erect; but used only as denominative from H7064 (קֵן);