Strong's Lexicon cakan: To be of use, to benefit, to be profitable, to be familiar with Original Word: סָכַן Word Origin: A primitive root Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: The Greek equivalent concepts can be found in words like "συμφέρω" (sumphero - to bring together, to be profitable) and "γινώσκω" (ginosko - to know, to become acquainted with), which carry similar meanings of benefit and familiarity. Usage: The Hebrew verb "cakan" primarily conveys the idea of being useful or beneficial. It can also imply becoming familiar with or accustomed to something or someone. In the context of the Old Testament, it often refers to relationships or situations where mutual benefit or familiarity is established. Cultural and Historical Background: In ancient Hebrew culture, relationships and community were central to daily life. The concept of being useful or beneficial was not only about personal gain but also about contributing to the well-being of the community. Familiarity and trust were essential in forming alliances and maintaining social harmony. The verb "cakan" reflects these values, emphasizing the importance of being a reliable and beneficial presence in one's community. Brown-Driver-Briggs I. [סָכַן] verb be of use of service, benefit (Tel Amarna sakânu, care for (with preposition ana) ZimZA vi. 248 WklTA Glossary; Phoenician סכן prefect Lzb329; compare perhaps Tel Amarna zukini as loan-word Wkll.c.); — Qal Imperfect3masculine singular only Job: יִסְכֹּן Eccl 22:2, וֺן- Eccl 15:3, יִסְכָּןֿ Eccl 22:22t.; Participle סֹכֵן Isaiah 22:15; feminine סֹכֶ֫נֶת 1 Kings 1:2,4; — 1 be of use or service, only participle ׳וּתְהִי לוֺ ס 1 Kings 1:2 and let her become servitress to him, so 1 Kings 1:4 (+ וְתְּשָׁרֲתֵהוּ); סֹכֵן Isaiah 22:15 = servitor, steward. 2 benefit, profit, absolute Job 15:3; with לְ person Job 22:2; Job 35:3, עַלֿ person Job 22:2; with accusative Job 34:9 (or absolute gain benefit, גבר subject). Hiph`il Perfect1singular הִסְכַּ֫נְתִּי Numbers 22:20; 2masculine singular הִסְבַּ֑נְתָּה Psalm 139:3; Imperative הַסְכֶּןנָֿא Job 22:21; Infinitive abs. הַסְכֵּן Numbers 22:30; — be used, wont, strictly exhibit use, or habit, הַהַסְכֵּן הִסְכַּנְתִּי לַעֲשׂוֺת לְךָ כֹּה Numbers 22:30 (J) have I ever shewn the habit of doing thus to thee? hence shew harmony with (עִם) one Job 22:21, be familiar with, know intimately (subject ׳י) Psalm 139:3 (with accusative דְּרָכַי). Strong's Exhaustive Concordance acquaint self, be advantage, ever, be, unprofitable, treasurer, be wont A primitive root; to be familiar with; by implication, to minister to, be serviceable to, be customary -- acquaint (self), be advantage, X ever, (be, (un-))profit(-able), treasurer, be wont. Forms and Transliterations הִסְכַּ֔נְתִּי הִסְכַּֽנְתָּה׃ הַֽהַסְכֵּ֣ן הַסְכֶּן־ הַסֹּכֵ֣ן ההסכן הסכן הסכן־ הסכנתה׃ הסכנתי יִּסְכָּן־ יִסְכָּן־ יִסְכֹּ֖ן יִסְכּ֑וֹן יסכון יסכן יסכן־ סֹכֶ֑נֶת סֹכֶ֙נֶת֙ סכנת ha·has·kên hahasKen hahaskên has·ken- has·sō·ḵên hasken hasken- hassoChen hassōḵên his·kan·tāh his·kan·tî hisKantah hiskantāh hisKanti hiskantî sō·ḵe·neṯ soChenet sōḵeneṯ yis·kān- yis·kō·wn yis·kōn yiskān- yisKon yiskōn yiskōwnLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman's Concordance Numbers 22:30 HEB: הַיּ֣וֹם הַזֶּ֔ה הַֽהַסְכֵּ֣ן הִסְכַּ֔נְתִּי לַעֲשׂ֥וֹת NAS: day? Have I ever been accustomed KJV: ever since [I was] thine unto this day? was I ever wont INT: age to this been accustomed been accustomed to do Numbers 22:30 1 Kings 1:2 1 Kings 1:4 Job 15:3 Job 22:2 Job 22:2 Job 22:21 Job 34:9 Job 35:3 Psalm 139:3 Isaiah 22:15 12 Occurrences |
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