Hebrew · H8505 · unreviewed

תָּכַן

To balance , i.e. measure out (by weight or dimension); figuratively to arrange , equalize , through the idea of levelling (ment, estimate , test )

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תָּכַן H8505

What does תָּכַן mean in the Bible?

תָּכַן is a Hebrew word meaning "to balance , i.e. measure out (by weight or dimension); figuratively to arrange , equalize , through the idea of levelling (ment, estimate , test )". to balance, i.

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Meaning

to balance , i.e. measure out (by weight or dimension); figuratively to arrange , equalize , through the idea of levelling (ment, estimate , test )
Extended definition

to balance, i.e. measure out (by weight or dimension); figuratively to arrange, equalize, through the idea of levelling (ment, estimate, test) BDB: regulate Usage: bear up, direct, be (un-)equal, mete, ponder, tell, weigh.

Source: Open Scriptures Hebrew Lexicon + Brown-Driver-Briggs
Grammatical Forms

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

Niphal passive or reflexive — the subject receives or experiences the action 10×
Imperfect Ezek 18:25 · Ezek 18:29 · Ezek 33:17 · Ezek 33:20
Perfect 1Sam 2:3
Piel intensive active — emphasizes thoroughness or repeated action
Perfect Isa 40:12 · Isa 40:13 · Job 28:25 · Ps 75:4
Qal basic active stem — the word in its most common, direct sense
Participle active Prov 24:12
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