Greek Word Study · Strong’s G2583
κανών
kanōn · “rule”
Used 4 times across 2 books
Definition
κανών, -όνος, ὁ
(cf. κάννα, and Heb. קָנֶה, a reed), [in LXX: Mic.7:4, Jdth.13:6, 4Ma.7:21 (and in Aq., Psa.19:5, Job.38:5)* ;]
1. a rod or bar (Jth, l.with).
2. a measuring rule; hence, metaph,
3. a rule or standard: Gal.6:16.
4. a limit (RV, province): 2Co.10:13-16. (For the history of the word and esp. its later meanings, see Westc., Canon, App. A; cf. also MM, Exp., xv; Cremer, 744.)†
(cf. κάννα, and Heb. קָנֶה, a reed), [in LXX: Mic.7:4, Jdth.13:6, 4Ma.7:21 (and in Aq., Psa.19:5, Job.38:5)* ;]
1. a rod or bar (Jth, l.with).
2. a measuring rule; hence, metaph,
3. a rule or standard: Gal.6:16.
4. a limit (RV, province): 2Co.10:13-16. (For the history of the word and esp. its later meanings, see Westc., Canon, App. A; cf. also MM, Exp., xv; Cremer, 744.)†
Where it appears
2 Corinthians3
Galatians1
In the text
2 Corinthians 10:13But we will not boast of things without our measure, but according to the measure of the rule which God hath distributed to us, a measure to reach even unto you.2 Corinthians 10:15Not boasting of things without our measure, that is, of other men’s labours; but having hope, when your faith is increased, that we shall be enlarged by you according to our rule abundantly,2 Corinthians 10:16To preach the gospel in the regions beyond you, and not to boast in another man’s line of things made ready to our hand.Galatians 6:16And as many as walk according to this rule, peace be on them, and mercy, and upon the Israel of God.
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