7077. qanan

Lexicon

qanan: To lament, mourn

Original Word: קָנַן
Part of Speech: Verb
Transliteration: qanan
Pronunciation: kah-NAHN
Phonetic Spelling: (kaw-nan')
Definition: To lament, mourn
Meaning: to nestle, build, occupy as a, nest

Strong's Exhaustive Concordance

make

A primitive root; to erect; but used only as denominative from qen; to nestle, i.e. Build or occupy as a nest -- make...nest.

see HEBREW qen

NAS Exhaustive Concordance

Word Origin
denominative verb from qen
Definition
to make a nest
NASB Translation
build their nests (1), make its nest (1), nested (2), nests (1).

Brown-Driver-Briggs

[קִנֵּן] verb denominative Pi`el make a nest, nest; — Perfect3feminine singular קִנְּנָה Isaiah 34:15; 3plural קִנְנוּ Ezekiel 31:6 (in figurative); Imperfect3masculine singular יְקַנֵּנ֑וּ Psalm 104:17; 3feminine singular תְּקַנֵּן Jeremiah 48:28 (simile).

Pu`al Participle feminine singular מקננתי (Ges^{§ 90l}) Jeremiah 22:23 Kt (Qr מְקֻנַּנְתְּ; compare Ges^{§ 80d}) (thou) who art nested in the cedars (figurative).

קנץ (√ of following, si vera lectio; compare Arabic catch, capture, ensnare).

Topical Lexicon

Word Origin: A primitive root

Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: There is no direct Greek equivalent for קָנַן (qanán) in the Strong's Greek lexicon. However, the concept of nesting and dwelling securely can be related to Greek terms that convey similar ideas of habitation and settlement, such as κατοικέω (katoikeó • Strong's Greek 2730), which means to dwell or inhabit.

Usage: The verb קָנַן (qanán) is used in the context of birds building or occupying nests. It conveys the idea of settling down or establishing a dwelling place, often with a sense of security and permanence.

Context: The Hebrew verb קָנַן (qanán) appears in the Old Testament to describe the action of birds as they construct or inhabit their nests. This term is metaphorically extended to describe the act of establishing a secure and settled dwelling. The imagery of nesting is often used in the Bible to convey themes of safety, care, and provision, reflecting the natural behavior of birds as they create a home for their offspring.

In the Berean Standard Bible, the concept of nesting is illustrated in various passages where the security and care provided by God are likened to a bird's nest. For example, in Psalm 104:17, the psalmist describes how birds make their nests in the trees, highlighting the provision and order within creation: "Where the birds build their nests; the stork makes her home in the cypresses."

The use of קָנַן (qanán) in the biblical text underscores the importance of finding a place of rest and security, both physically and spiritually. It serves as a reminder of God's provision and the natural order He established, where every creature has a place to dwell and thrive.

Forms and Transliterations

יְקַנֵּ֑נוּ יקננו מְקֻנַּ֖נְתְּ מקננת קִֽנְנוּ֙ קִנְּנָ֤ה קננה קננו תְּקַנֵּ֖ן תקנן kinneNah kinNu mə·qun·nant mekunNant məqunnant qin·nə·nāh qin·nū qinnənāh qinnū tə·qan·nên tekanNen təqannên yə·qan·nê·nū yekanNenu yəqannênū

Englishman's Concordance

Psalm 104:17
HEB: שָׁ֭ם צִפֳּרִ֣ים יְקַנֵּ֑נוּ חֲ֝סִידָ֗ה בְּרוֹשִׁ֥ים
NAS: the birds build their nests, [And] the stork,
KJV: Where the birds make their nests: [as for] the stork,
INT: in it the birds build the stork is the fir

Isaiah 34:15
HEB: שָׁ֣מָּה קִנְּנָ֤ה קִפּוֹז֙ וַתְּמַלֵּ֔ט
NAS: The tree snake will make its nest and lay
KJV: There shall the great owl make her nest, and lay,
INT: there will make the tree and lay

Jeremiah 22:23
HEB: [מְקֻנַּנְתִּי כ] (מְקֻנַּ֖נְתְּ ק) בָּֽאֲרָזִ֑ים
NAS: in Lebanon, Nested in the cedars,
KJV: of Lebanon, that makest thy nest in the cedars,
INT: abide Lebanon make the cedars How

Jeremiah 48:28
HEB: וִֽהְי֣וּ כְיוֹנָ֔ה תְּקַנֵּ֖ן בְּעֶבְרֵ֥י פִי־
NAS: And be like a dove that nests Beyond
KJV: and be like the dove [that] maketh her nest in the sides
INT: and be like A dove nests Beyond the mouth

Ezekiel 31:6
HEB: בִּסְעַפֹּתָ֤יו קִֽנְנוּ֙ כָּל־ ע֣וֹף
NAS: of the heavens nested in its boughs,
KJV: of heaven made their nests in his boughs,
INT: boughs nested All the birds

5 Occurrences

Strong's Hebrew 7077
5 Occurrences

qin·nə·nāh — 1 Occ.
qin·nū — 1 Occ.
mə·qun·nant — 1 Occ.
tə·qan·nên — 1 Occ.
yə·qan·nê·nū — 1 Occ.