3657. kannah

Lexicon

kannah: Stalk, Branch

Original Word: כַּנָּה
Part of Speech: Noun Feminine
Transliteration: kannah
Pronunciation: kan-nah
Phonetic Spelling: (kaw-naw')
Definition: Stalk, Branch
Meaning: a plant

Strong's Exhaustive Concordance

vineyard

From kanan; a plant (as set) -- X vineyard.

see HEBREW kanan

NAS Exhaustive Concordance

Word Origin
from the same as ken
Definition
support
NASB Translation
shoot (1).

Brown-Driver-Briggs

כַּנָּה Psalm 80:16 see below כנן.

כַּנָּה Psalm 80:16 noun feminine (si vera lectio) support (of tree), i.e. root, stock (feminine of III. כֵּן; compare Syriac masculine id., Che^{Psalms 397}, so Ges); and others take as verb, but ᵐ5 κατάρτισαι is against gramm. (should be כֹּנְנָה), and √ כנן = protect (Hu Ri De; read then כֹּ֫נָּה) is improbable Txt. dubious.

Topical Lexicon

Word Origin: Derived from an unused root meaning to be erect.

Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: • Strong's Greek Number 2563: κάλαμος (kalamos) • A reed or a measuring rod, often used in the New Testament to describe a writing instrument or a measuring tool.
• Strong's Greek Number 2513: καθαρός (katharos) • While not directly related to plants, this term means "clean" or "pure," and can be metaphorically linked to the idea of something being upright or unblemished, similar to the erect nature of a reed.

This lexical entry provides a comprehensive understanding of the Hebrew word כַּנָּה (Kannah), its origins, and its usage within the biblical text, offering insights into its symbolic and practical significance.

Usage: The term כַּנָּה is used in the context of describing a plant, particularly one that is characterized by its erect nature, such as a reed or stalk.

Context: The Hebrew word כַּנָּה (Kannah) appears in the context of describing plant life, particularly those that are tall and slender, like reeds or stalks. This term is rooted in the idea of being upright or erect, which is a defining characteristic of such plants. In the ancient Near Eastern context, reeds were commonly found in marshy areas and were often used for various practical purposes, including construction and crafting. The imagery of reeds is also used metaphorically in the Bible to convey ideas of fragility and transience, as reeds can be easily swayed or broken by the wind.

In the Berean Standard Bible, the term is used to illustrate the nature of certain plants and their symbolic meanings. For example, reeds are often associated with the idea of weakness or instability, as seen in passages where they are contrasted with more robust or enduring elements. The use of plant imagery in the Bible serves to communicate deeper spiritual truths, drawing on the natural world to reflect on human experiences and divine principles.

Forms and Transliterations

וְ֭כַנָּה וכנה Vechannah wə·ḵan·nāh wəḵannāh

Englishman's Concordance

Psalm 80:15
HEB: וְ֭כַנָּה אֲשֶׁר־ נָטְעָ֣ה
NAS: Even the shoot which Your right hand
INT: the shoot which has planted

1 Occurrence

Strong's Hebrew 3657
1 Occurrence

wə·ḵan·nāh — 1 Occ.