Definition
a primitive root; to address by an additional name; hence, to eulogize
Traditional renderings: give flattering titles, surname (himself).
Traditional renderings: give flattering titles, surname (himself).
In the Greek Old Testament
How the ancient Greek translation of the Old Testament renders כָּנָה:
- θαυμάζωthaumazō“to marvel”always
Usage patterns
Occurrences
4 total
- Job 32:21אֲכַנֶּֽה׃ · I flatterI will be partial to no one, nor will I flatter any man.
- Job 32:22אֲכַנֶּ֑ה · to flatterFor I do not know how to flatter, or my Maker would remove me in an instant.
- Isaiah 44:5יְכַנֶּֽה׃פ · and will takeOne will say, ‘I belong to the LORD,’ another will call himself by the name of Jacob, and still another will write on his hand, ‘The LORD’s,’ and will take the name of Israel.”
- Isaiah 45:4אֲכַנְּךָ֖ · I have given you a title of honorFor the sake of Jacob My servant and Israel My chosen one, I call you by name; I have given you a title of honor, though you have not known Me.