Definition
κανών, -όνος, ὁ
(cf. κάννα, and Heb. קָנֶה, a reed), [in LXX: Micah 7:4, Jdt.13.6, 4Ma.7.21 (and in Aq., Psalm 19:5, Job 38:5)* ;]
1. a rod or bar (Jth, l.with).
2. a measuring rule; hence, metaph,
3. a rule or standard: Galatians 6:16.
4. a limit (RV, province): 2 Corinthians 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.)
Hebrew words it translates
The Hebrew words that the ancient Greek translation of the Old Testament renders as κανών:
- מְסוּכָהme.su.khah“hedge”always
Usage patterns
Occurrences
4 total
- 2 Corinthians 10:13κανόνοςWe, however, will not boast beyond our limits, but only within the field of influence that God has assigned to us—a field that reaches even to you.
- 2 Corinthians 10:15κανόνα · area of influenceNeither do we boast beyond our limits in the labors of others. But we hope that as your faith increases, our area of influence among you will greatly increase as well,
- 2 Corinthians 10:16κανόνι · territory…so that we can preach the gospel in the regions beyond you. Then we will not be boasting in the work already done in another man’s territory.
- Galatians 6:16κανόνι · rulePeace and mercy to all who walk by this rule, even to the Israel of God.