Strong's Concordance/Hebrew/H8505

Strong's H8505 · Hebrew

תָּכַן

tâkan · /taw-kan'/

Number
H8505
Language
Hebrew
Original word
תָּכַן
Transliteration
tâkan
Pronunciation
taw-kan'
KJV occurrences
13 verses

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.

equal7×
pondereth2×
unequal2×
weigheth2×
directed1×
out1×
told1×
up1×
weighed1×

Every occurrence (KJV)

13 verses use this word, grouped by book — the translated form is highlighted.

1 Samuel1 verse
2 Kings1 verse
Job1 verse
Psalms1 verse
Proverbs3 verses
Isaiah2 verses
Ezekiel4 verses

Topics that use this word

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;