Hebrew · H2596, G3811

חָנַךְ

Properly, to narrow ; figuratively, to initiate or discipline · to instruct

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חָנַךְ H2596 properly, to narrow ; figuratively, to initiate or discipline

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παιδεύω G3811 to instruct

Pronunciation paideúō

Combines teaching with corrective discipline; instruction that includes chastening to shape character and behavior.

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What does חָנַךְ (chanak) mean in the Bible?

חָנַךְ · παιδεύω is a Hebrew phrase meaning "to dedicate, initiate, train".

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What does חָנַךְ · παιδεύω mean in the Bible?

חָנַךְ · παιδεύω is a Hebrew phrase meaning "to dedicate, initiate, train".

How many biblical occurrences are listed for H2596, G3811?

H2596, G3811 is connected to 5 lexical occurrence verses in the lexicon data.

Evidence Summary

Hebrew phrase. to dedicate, initiate, train

Strong's H2596, G3811

Lexical occurrences 5 verses Word forms 1 form 1 reference

Source Gloss

to dedicate, initiate, train

Grammatical Forms

How the stem changes the meaning of this verb across the biblical text.

This verb appears through different tense, voice, mood, or stem patterns. Those forms help readers see how the action is presented in context.

Form groups 1 Aligned forms 1

Qal basic active stem — the word in its most common, direct sense 1×

Sequential imperfect Prov 22:6 1×

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