Hebrew Word Study · Strong’s H8626
תָּקַן
ta.qan · “be straight”
Used 3 times across 1 book
Definition
1) to equalise, make straight, become straight
1a) (Qal) to become straight
1b) (Piel) to make straight, put straight, arrange in order, set in order
1c) (Hophal) to be established, be reestablished, confirm
Aramaic equivalent: te.qan (תְּקַן "to confirm" H8627)
1a) (Qal) to become straight
1b) (Piel) to make straight, put straight, arrange in order, set in order
1c) (Hophal) to be established, be reestablished, confirm
Aramaic equivalent: te.qan (תְּקַן "to confirm" H8627)
Where it appears
Ecclesiastes3
In the text
Ecclesiastes 1:15That which is crooked cannot be made straight: and that which is wanting cannot be numbered.Ecclesiastes 7:13Consider the work of God: for who can make that straight, which he hath made crooked?Ecclesiastes 12:9And moreover, because the preacher was wise, he still taught the people knowledge; yea, he gave good heed, and sought out, and set in order many proverbs.
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