Strong's H8505 · Hebrew
תָּכַן
tâkan · /taw-kan'/
Definition
to balance, i.e. measure out (by weight or dimension); figuratively, arrange, equalize, through the idea of levelling (ment. estimate, test)
KJV: bear up, direct, be (un-)equal, mete, ponder, tell, weigh.
Root / derivation: a primitive root;
KJV usage breakdown
How the Authorized (KJV) translators rendered תָּכַן across 13 verses.
Every occurrence (KJV)
13 verses use this word, grouped by book — the translated form is highlighted.
Psalms1 verse
Proverbs3 verses
All the ways of a man are clean in his own eyes; but the LORD weigheth the spirits.
Proverbs 21:2Every way of a man is right in his own eyes: but the LORD pondereth the hearts.
Proverbs 24:12If thou sayest, Behold, we knew it not; doth not he that pondereth the heart consider it? and he that keepeth thy soul, doth not he know it? and shall not he render to every man according to his works?
Isaiah2 verses
Who hath measured the waters in the hollow of his hand, and meted out heaven with the span, and comprehended the dust of the earth in a measure, and weighed the mountains in scales, and the hills in a balance? a measure: Heb. a tierce
Isaiah 40:13Who hath directed the Spirit of the LORD, or being his counsellor hath taught him? his: Heb. man of his counsel
Ezekiel4 verses
Yet ye say, The way of the Lord is not equal. Hear now, O house of Israel; Is not my way equal? are not your ways unequal?
Ezekiel 18:29Yet saith the house of Israel, The way of the Lord is not equal. O house of Israel, are not my ways equal? are not your ways unequal?
Ezekiel 33:17Yet the children of thy people say, The way of the Lord is not equal: but as for them, their way is not equal.
Ezekiel 33:20Yet ye say, The way of the Lord is not equal. O ye house of Israel, I will judge you every one after his ways.
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Frequently asked questions
What does Strong's H8505 (tâkan) mean?
to balance, i.e. measure out (by weight or dimension); figuratively, arrange, equalize, through the idea of levelling (ment. estimate, test)
How many times does H8505 appear in the Bible?
Strong's H8505 (תָּכַן) appears in 13 verses of the King James Version, most often translated “equal.”
How is tâkan translated in the KJV?
In the KJV, Strong's H8505 is rendered as “equal” (7×), “pondereth” (2×), “unequal” (2×), “weigheth” (2×), among other words.
Where does the Hebrew word תָּכַן come from?
a primitive root;