8498. tekunah

Lexicon

tekunah: Arrangement, order, regulation

Original Word: תְּכוּנָה
Part of Speech: Noun Feminine
Transliteration: tkuwnah
Pronunciation: te-koo-NAH
Phonetic Spelling: (tek-oo-naw')
Definition: Arrangement, order, regulation
Meaning: adjustment, structure, equipage

Strong's Exhaustive Concordance

fashion, store

Feminine passive participle of takan; adjustment, i.e. Structure; by implication, equipage -- fashion, store.

see HEBREW takan

NAS Exhaustive Concordance

Word Origin
see toknith.

Brown-Driver-Briggs

תְּכוּנָה noun feminine arrangement, preparation, fixed place; —

1 arrangement, disposition תְּכוּנָתוֺ Ezekiel 43:11, i.e. the arrangement of the house (strike out Co with ᵐ5 Manuscripts)

2 preparation, וְאֵין קֶצֶה לַתְּכוּנָה Nahum 2:10 and no end to the preparation (i.e. things prepared, supply, store).

3 fixed place, i.e. dwelling-place, of God (= מָכוֺן) תְּכוּנָתוֺ Job 23:3.

Topical Lexicon

Word Origin: Derived from the root verb כּוּן (kun), which means to be firm, established, or prepared.

Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: There is no direct Greek equivalent for תְּכוּנָה (Tekunah) in the Strong's Concordance. However, Greek terms that convey similar ideas of order, arrangement, or preparation might include κατασκευή (kataskeue • G2680), which means preparation or construction, and τάξις (taxis • G5010), meaning order or arrangement. These terms reflect similar themes of structure and organization found in the Hebrew concept of תְּכוּנָה (Tekunah).

Usage: The word תְּכוּנָה (Tekunah) is used in the context of describing the arrangement or structure of something, often implying a sense of order or preparation. It is not frequently used in the Hebrew Bible, making its occurrences significant for understanding the context in which it appears.

Context: • Occurrences in Scripture: The term תְּכוּנָה (Tekunah) is not widely used in the Hebrew Bible, but its presence is notable in passages that discuss the arrangement or preparation of objects or systems. It is often associated with the meticulous organization or setting up of something, reflecting a divine or intentional order.
• Theological Implications: The use of תְּכוּנָה (Tekunah) can be seen as reflecting the biblical theme of God's order and design in creation and in the lives of His people. It underscores the belief in a structured universe governed by divine principles.
• Example in Scripture: While specific verses from the Berean Standard Bible (BSB) are not directly cited here, the concept of תְּכוּנָה (Tekunah) can be related to passages that emphasize God's orderly creation and the preparation of His works.
• Cultural and Historical Context: In ancient Hebrew culture, the idea of structure and order was significant, both in religious practices and in daily life. The use of תְּכוּנָה (Tekunah) would resonate with an audience familiar with the importance of preparation and arrangement in both sacred and secular contexts.

Forms and Transliterations

וּתְכוּנָת֡וֹ ותכונתו לַתְּכוּנָ֔ה לתכונה lat·tə·ḵū·nāh lattechuNah lattəḵūnāh ū·ṯə·ḵū·nā·ṯōw utechunaTo ūṯəḵūnāṯōw

Englishman's Concordance

Ezekiel 43:11
HEB: צוּרַ֣ת הַבַּ֡יִת וּתְכוּנָת֡וֹ וּמוֹצָאָ֡יו וּמוֹבָאָ֣יו
KJV: of the house, and the fashion thereof, and the goings out
INT: the design of the house and the fashion exits entrances

Nahum 2:9
HEB: וְאֵ֥ין קֵ֙צֶה֙ לַתְּכוּנָ֔ה כָּבֹ֕ד מִכֹּ֖ל
KJV: for [there is] none end of the store [and] glory
INT: there limit of the store glory every

2 Occurrences

Strong's Hebrew 8498
2 Occurrences

lat·tə·ḵū·nāh — 1 Occ.
ū·ṯə·ḵū·nā·ṯōw — 1 Occ.