3655. kanah

Lexicon

kanah: To acquire, to buy, to purchase, to possess

Original Word: כָּנָה
Part of Speech: Verb
Transliteration: kanah
Pronunciation: kah-NAH
Phonetic Spelling: (kaw-naw')
Definition: To acquire, to buy, to purchase, to possess
Meaning: to address by an additional name, to eulogize

Strong's Exhaustive Concordance

give flattering titles, surname himself

A primitive root; to address by an additional name; hence, to eulogize -- give flattering titles, surname (himself).

NAS Exhaustive Concordance

Word Origin
a prim. root
Definition
to title, give an epithet
NASB Translation
flatter (2), given you a title (1), name with honor (1), title of honor (1).

Brown-Driver-Briggs

[כָּנָה] verb Pi`el betitle, title, give an epithet or cognomen (Late Hebrew id.; Aramaic כְּנָא, ; Arabic ) —

Pi`el Imperfect1singular suffix בִשְׁמֶ֑ךָ אֲכַנְּךָוָאֶקְרָא לְךָ Isaiah 45:4 I have called thee by thy name, giving thee a title (of honour; compare for construction Dr^{§ 163}); 3 masculine singular וּבְשֵׁם יִשְׂרָאֵל יְכַנֶּה Isaiah 44:5, and with the name Israel he titles (himself), is hardly possibly; absolute he betitles, or makes use of a title, is unlikely; read probably

Pu`al, see below, in bad sense = give a flattering title: וְאֶלאָֿדָם לֹא אֲכַנֶּה Job 32:21 and unto man I do not give flattering titles ("" אַללֿנָא אֶשָּׂא פְנֵי אִישׁ); absolute Job 32:22.

Pu`al Imperfect יְכֻנֶּה Isaiah 44:5 he is betitled (see above; so ᵑ7 Bi Che Du; "" יקרא בשׁם יעקב, etc.)

Topical Lexicon

Word Origin: A primitive root

Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: • G994 (βασιλεύω, basileuō): To reign, to rule as a king
• G1788 (ἐντυγχάνω, entynchano): To meet, to encounter, to intercede
• G2296 (θαυμάζω, thaumazō): To wonder, to marvel, to admire

These Greek entries, while not direct translations, reflect the broader biblical theme of honor, recognition, and the conferring of status or identity, akin to the Hebrew concept of כָּנָה (kanah).

Usage: The verb כָּנָה (kanah) is used in the context of giving an additional name or title, often as a form of honor or eulogy. It implies the act of bestowing a name that reflects a particular characteristic or achievement.

Context: The Hebrew verb כָּנָה (kanah) is a primitive root that carries the meaning of addressing someone by an additional name or title, often in a manner that honors or eulogizes the individual. This practice is seen in various cultural and historical contexts within the biblical narrative, where names hold significant meaning and are often reflective of one's character, destiny, or divine purpose.

In the Old Testament, the act of naming or renaming is a significant event, often marking a transformation or a new phase in a person's life. For example, Abram's name was changed to Abraham to signify his role as the father of many nations (Genesis 17:5). Similarly, Jacob was renamed Israel after wrestling with God, symbolizing his struggle and prevailing with divine favor (Genesis 32:28).

The use of כָּנָה (kanah) in the Hebrew Bible underscores the importance of names as more than mere identifiers; they are imbued with meaning and purpose. This practice of eulogizing or bestowing additional names is a way to honor individuals, commemorate significant events, or highlight divine intervention in their lives.

Forms and Transliterations

אֲכַנְּךָ֖ אֲכַנֶּ֑ה אֲכַנֶּֽה׃ אכנה אכנה׃ אכנך יְכַנֶּֽה׃ יכנה׃ ’ă·ḵan·nə·ḵā ’ă·ḵan·neh ’ăḵanneh ’ăḵannəḵā achanneCha achanNeh yə·ḵan·neh yechanNeh yəḵanneh

Englishman's Concordance

Job 32:21
HEB: אָ֝דָ֗ם לֹ֣א אֲכַנֶּֽה׃
NAS: one, Nor flatter [any] man.
KJV: person, neither let me give flattering titles unto man.
INT: man Nor flatter

Job 32:22
HEB: לֹ֣א יָדַ֣עְתִּי אֲכַנֶּ֑ה כִּ֝מְעַ֗ט יִשָּׂאֵ֥נִי
NAS: For I do not know how to flatter, [Else] my Maker
KJV: For I know not to give flattering titles; [in so doing] my maker
INT: not know to flatter soon take

Isaiah 44:5
HEB: וּבְשֵׁ֥ם יִשְׂרָאֵ֖ל יְכַנֶּֽה׃ פ
NAS: Belonging to the LORD,' And will name Israel's
KJV: unto the LORD, and surname [himself] by the name
INT: name Israel's honor

Isaiah 45:4
HEB: לְךָ֙ בִּשְׁמֶ֔ךָ אֲכַנְּךָ֖ וְלֹ֥א יְדַעְתָּֽנִי׃
NAS: you by your name; I have given you a title of honor Though you have not known
KJV: thee by thy name: I have surnamed thee, though thou hast not known
INT: called your name have given have not known

4 Occurrences

Strong's Hebrew 3655
4 Occurrences

’ă·ḵan·nə·ḵā — 1 Occ.
’ă·ḵan·neh — 2 Occ.
yə·ḵan·neh — 1 Occ.