8506. token
Strong's Lexicon
token: Token, measure, standard

Original Word: תֹּכֶן
Part of Speech: Noun Masculine
Transliteration: token
Pronunciation: TOH-khen
Phonetic Spelling: (to'-ken)
Definition: Token, measure, standard
Meaning: a fixed quantity

Word Origin: Derived from the root תָּכַן (takan), meaning "to measure" or "to weigh."

Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: The Greek equivalent often associated with the concept of measure or standard is μέτρον (metron), Strong's Greek #3358, which also conveys the idea of a measure or standard.

Usage: The Hebrew word תּוֹכֶן (tokhen) primarily refers to a measure or standard used for weighing or evaluating. It conveys the idea of something that serves as a benchmark or a point of reference. In biblical contexts, it can imply a standard of righteousness or justice, as well as a literal measure of weight or volume.

Cultural and Historical Background: In ancient Israel, accurate measures and weights were crucial for trade and commerce. The use of fair and honest measures was mandated by the Law of Moses, reflecting God's concern for justice and integrity in economic transactions. The concept of a "token" or standard was not only practical but also symbolic of divine justice and righteousness. The use of measures was deeply embedded in the daily life and religious practices of the Israelites, serving as a reminder of God's standards.

NAS Exhaustive Concordance
Word Origin
from takan
Definition
a measurement
NASB Translation
quantity (1), quota (1).

Brown-Driver-Briggs
I. תֹּ֫כֶן noun masculineEzekiel 45:11 measurement; — construct לְבֵנִים ׳ת Exodus 5:18 (J) the measurement, tale, of bricks; absolute Ezekiel 45:11 capacity (of ephah and bath).

Strong's Exhaustive Concordance
measure, tale

From takan; a fixed quantity -- measure, tale.

see HEBREW takan

Forms and Transliterations
וְתֹ֥כֶן ותכן תֹּ֤כֶן תכן tō·ḵen Tochen tōḵen veTochen wə·ṯō·ḵen wəṯōḵen
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Englishman's Concordance
Exodus 5:18
HEB: יִנָּתֵ֣ן לָכֶ֑ם וְתֹ֥כֶן לְבֵנִ֖ים תִּתֵּֽנּוּ׃
NAS: yet you must deliver the quota of bricks.
KJV: you, yet shall ye deliver the tale of bricks.
INT: no will be given the quota of bricks deliver

Ezekiel 45:11
HEB: הָאֵיפָ֣ה וְהַבַּ֗ת תֹּ֤כֶן אֶחָד֙ יִֽהְיֶ֔ה
NAS: shall be the same quantity, so that the bath
KJV: shall be of one measure, that the bath
INT: the ephah and the bath quantity shall be the same become

2 Occurrences

Strong's Hebrew 8506
2 Occurrences


tō·ḵen — 1 Occ.
wə·ṯō·ḵen — 1 Occ.















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