Lexicon Yakan: Jakan Original Word: יַעְכָּן Strong's Exhaustive Concordance Jachan From the same as Akan; troublesome; Jakan, an Israelite -- Jachan. see HEBREW Akan NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originfrom the same as Akan Definition a Gadite NASB Translation Jacan (1). Brown-Driver-Briggs יַעְכָּן proper name, masculine Gadite 1 Chronicles 5:12, Ξιμα, Ιαχα. עכס (√ of following; Arabic Topical Lexicon Word Origin: Derived from an unused root meaning to be tortuous.Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: There are no direct corresponding Strong's Greek entries for the Hebrew name Jakan, as it is a specific proper noun unique to the Hebrew genealogical context. Usage: Jakan is a proper noun used as a personal name in the Hebrew Bible. Context: Jakan is a descendant of Seir the Horite, mentioned in the genealogies of the Edomites. He is listed as one of the sons of Ezer, who was a chief among the Horites. The name Jakan appears in the context of the genealogical records that trace the lineage of the inhabitants of the land of Seir, which later became associated with the Edomites. The mention of Jakan is found in 1 Chronicles 1:42, where the text states: "The sons of Ezer: Bilhan, Zaavan, and Jakan. The sons of Dishan: Uz and Aran." This passage highlights the familial connections among the Horites and their integration into the broader narrative of the Edomite tribes. The genealogical records serve to establish the historical and familial context of the people who lived in the region south of the Dead Sea, known for its rugged terrain and significant role in the history of Israel's neighboring nations. Forms and Transliterations וְיַעְכָּ֛ן ויעכן veyaKan wə·ya‘·kān wəya‘kānLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman's Concordance 1 Chronicles 5:13 HEB: וְ֠שֶׁבַע וְיוֹרַ֧י וְיַעְכָּ֛ן וְזִ֥יעַ וָעֵ֖בֶר NAS: Sheba, Jorai, Jacan, Zia and Eber, KJV: and Jorai, and Jachan, and Zia, INT: Sheba Jorai Jacan Zia and Eber 1 Occurrence |