Strong's H8626 · Hebrew
תָּקַן
tâqan · /taw-kan'/
Definition
to equalize, i.e. straighten (intransitive or transitive); figuratively, to compose
KJV: set in order, make straight.
Root / derivation: a primitive root;
KJV usage breakdown
How the Authorized (KJV) translators rendered תָּקַן across 3 verses.
Every occurrence (KJV)
3 verses use this word, grouped by book — the translated form is highlighted.
Ecclesiastes3 verses
That which is crooked cannot be made straight: and that which is wanting cannot be numbered.
Ecclesiastes 7:13Consider the work of God: for who can make that straight, which he hath made crooked?
Ecclesiastes 12:9And moreover, because the preacher was wise, he still taught the people knowledge; yea, he gave good heed, and sought out, and set in order many proverbs.
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Frequently asked questions
What does Strong's H8626 (tâqan) mean?
to equalize, i.e. straighten (intransitive or transitive); figuratively, to compose
How many times does H8626 appear in the Bible?
Strong's H8626 (תָּקַן) appears in 3 verses of the King James Version, most often translated “straight.”
How is tâqan translated in the KJV?
In the KJV, Strong's H8626 is rendered as “straight” (2×), “order” (1×).
Where does the Hebrew word תָּקַן come from?
a primitive root;