2589. channoth
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channoth: Encampment, camp

Original Word: חַנּוֹת
Part of Speech: Verb
Transliteration: channowth
Pronunciation: khan-NOTH
Phonetic Spelling: (klan-noth')
Definition: Encampment, camp
Meaning: supplication

Strong's Exhaustive Concordance
be gracious, entreat

From chanan (in the sense of prayer); supplication -- be gracious, intreated.

see HEBREW chanan

NAS Exhaustive Concordance
Word Origin
infinitive construct of chanan, q.v.

Topical Lexicon
Word Origin: Derived from the root חָנַן (chanan), which means "to be gracious" or "to show favor."

Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: • The Greek equivalent for supplication in the Septuagint and New Testament contexts can be found in words such as δέησις (deēsis • Strong's Greek 1162), which also conveys the idea of a request or entreaty, particularly in prayer. Another related term is ἱκετεία (hiketeia • Strong's Greek 2428), which similarly denotes a plea or supplication.

This entry provides a comprehensive understanding of the Hebrew term חַנּוֹת, highlighting its significance in biblical literature and its role in the spiritual practice of supplication.

Usage: The word is used in the Hebrew Bible to denote a plea or request for mercy, often directed towards God. It reflects a humble appeal for divine favor or intervention.

Context: • The term חַנּוֹת appears in contexts where individuals or groups are seeking favor or mercy, typically from God. It is a form of prayer or petition that emphasizes humility and the recognition of one's need for divine grace. The root חָנַן is frequently associated with God's graciousness and the human response of seeking that grace through supplication.
• In the Hebrew Bible, supplication is a common theme, reflecting the relationship between humanity and the divine. It underscores the belief in a responsive and compassionate God who listens to the pleas of His people. The act of supplication is both a personal and communal practice, often seen in times of distress or need.
• The concept of חַנּוֹת is integral to understanding the dynamics of prayer in the biblical tradition, where the supplicant approaches God with a heart of humility, acknowledging His sovereignty and benevolence.

Forms and Transliterations
חַנּ֣וֹת חנות chanNot ḥan·nō·wṯ ḥannōwṯ
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Englishman's Concordance
Psalm 77:9
HEB: הֲשָׁכַ֣ח חַנּ֣וֹת אֵ֑ל אִם־
KJV: forgotten to be gracious? hath he in anger
INT: forgotten to be gracious has God Or

1 Occurrence

Strong's Hebrew 2589
1 Occurrence


ḥan·nō·wṯ — 1 Occ.















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