Lexical Summary toknith: Pattern, plan, design Original Word: תָּכְנִית Strong's Exhaustive Concordance pattern, sum From token; admeasurement, i.e. Consummation -- pattern, sum. see HEBREW token NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originfrom takan Definition measurement, proportion NASB Translation perfection (1), plan (1). Brown-Driver-Briggs תָּכֵּנִית noun feminine measurement, proportion; — absolute Ezekiel 43:10 (< read תָּכְּ נִיתוֺ ᵐ5 Ew Hi Co Toy and others); ׳חוֺתֵם ת Ezekiel 28:12 thou wert one sealing up (the) measure (RVm), i.e. exhibiting perfect proportion; Manuscripts Sm and others ׳חוֺחַם ת the seal of (perfect) proportion; but dubious, see Commentaries Topical Lexicon Concept and Scopeתָּכְנִית denotes a divinely authored pattern, plan, or perfected model. In both of its occurrences the word points to a heavenly ideal that earthly persons are called either to reflect (Ezekiel 28:12) or to measure and build by (Ezekiel 43:10). Thus the term gathers together ideas of completeness, design, and moral or architectural exactness. Ezekiel 28:12 – The Pattern of Perfection Lost “‘You were the seal of perfection, full of wisdom and perfect in beauty’” (Ezekiel 28:12). 1. Historical Context: Spoken against the king of Tyre, the oracle exposes the pride that accompanies worldly splendor. By calling him “the seal of perfection,” the prophet measures the king against an ultimate standard—God’s own flawless design—and finds him fallen through arrogance. Ezekiel 43:10 – The Pattern of Perfection Recovered “Describe the temple to the house of Israel... let them measure its pattern” (Ezekiel 43:10). 1. Prophetic Setting: After the vision of God’s glory filling a future temple (Ezekiel 43:1–5), Israel is commanded to scrutinize the pattern so that repentance may be evoked (“so that they will be ashamed of their iniquities”). Holiness is not abstract; it is architecturally precise. Biblical Theology of Divine Patterns • Exodus 25:40; 26:30: Moses is shown a “pattern” on the mountain, prefiguring heavenly worship. Together with תָּכְנִית, these texts affirm a consistent theme: God reveals exact specifications so that His people may enter ordered fellowship with Him. Christological Fulfillment Jesus Christ embodies the ultimate תָּכְנִית. Colossians 1:19 declares, “God was pleased to have all His fullness dwell in Him,” and John 1:14 speaks of glory “full of grace and truth.” He is the flawless template against which humanity is measured and to which believers are conformed (Romans 8:29). Practical Application 1. Worship: Theology must shape liturgy. Precision in doctrinal confession and attentive obedience in gathered worship acknowledge God’s right to define how He is approached. Summary תָּכְנִית gathers up the twin themes of perfection forfeited through pride and perfection restored through revelation. Whether exposing Tyre’s counterfeit glory or detailing a future temple overflowing with God’s presence, the word anchors God’s people to a transcendent, measurable standard. In Christ that pattern reaches its zenith, and through Scripture it continues to direct worship, community life, and witness until the heavenly design becomes visible reality. Forms and Transliterations תָּכְנִ֔ית תָּכְנִֽית׃ תכנית תכנית׃ tā·ḵə·nîṯ tacheNit tāḵənîṯLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman's Concordance Ezekiel 28:12 HEB: אַתָּה֙ חוֹתֵ֣ם תָּכְנִ֔ית מָלֵ֥א חָכְמָ֖ה NAS: You had the seal of perfection, Full KJV: Thou sealest up the sum, full INT: You had the seal of perfection Full of wisdom Ezekiel 43:10 2 Occurrences |
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