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Original Word:כֵּן
Part of Speech:Noun Masculine
Transliteration:ken
Pronunciation:kane
Phonetic Spelling:(kane)
Definition:Thus, so, rightly, therefore, surely, indeed
Meaning:a gnat

Word Origin:Derived from the root כּוּן (kun), which means "to be firm, established, or prepared."

Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: - G3779 (οὕτως, houtos) – meaning "thus, so, in this manner"

- G3483 (ναί, nai) – meaning "yes, truly, surely"

Usage:The Hebrew word "ken" is an adverb used to affirm or confirm a statement or action. It often translates to "thus" or "so," indicating that something is done in a particular manner or is true. It can also mean "rightly" or "surely," emphasizing the certainty or correctness of a statement. In some contexts, it serves as a logical connector, similar to "therefore" or "indeed."

Cultural and Historical Background:In ancient Hebrew culture, language was a powerful tool for conveying truth and establishing agreements. The use of "ken" in the Hebrew Bible reflects a cultural emphasis on certainty and affirmation. It often appears in contexts where actions are confirmed or where God's promises and commands are affirmed as true and reliable. The word underscores the importance of truthfulness and reliability in communication, which were highly valued in ancient Israelite society.

Word Origin
of uncertain derivation
Definition
gnat, gnats, a gnat swarm
NASB Translation
gnats (6), manner (1).

IV. (?), ,

, meaning dubious; either (so <TOPIC:Philo Judaeus> Philo^{Vita Mos. i, p. 97}, <TOPIC:Origen>Origen^{Hom. 4, 6 in Ex.}, and most moderns), or [louse,] lice (so Jos^{Ant. ii. 14}. 13 Boch^{Hieroz. II, ii, 572 f.}, as Late Hebrew , plural =maggots, and especiallylice) — absolute perhapsIsaiah 51:6 (see below); pluralExodus 8:13;Exodus 8:14;Psalm 105:31,Exodus 8:12;Exodus 8:13;Exodus 8:14 has, also, probably a mere Masoretic device for (compare Di), on account of preceding (on which see Ges^{§ 145}. 4 Da^{Synt. § 116}); has throughout: — of Egyptian plagueExodus 8:12;Exodus 8:13 (twice in verse);Exodus 8:14 (twice in verse) (all P), hencePsalm 105:31;Isaiah 51:6like a gnatswarm (?)shall they die (compare Di Du; Weir Che read , compare Buhl^{p. 355}; > Brd Delike this).

— Nö^{M 54} Ba^{NB § 15, ES 53} Buhl^{Ges HWB ed. 12} connect this word etymologically with Aramaicvermin, Ba and Buhl also with Assyriankalmatu, id. [Dl^{HWB 333}], and even with Aramaic ,, Arabic, etc., Ethiopiclouse; but these connections, as well as that with Late Hebrew , all involving radical , are most improbable

lice, manner

Fromkanan in the sense of fastening; a gnat (from infixing its sting; used only in plural (and irreg. In Exod. 8:17, Exod. 8:18; Heb. 13:14)) -- lice, X manner.

see HEBREWkanan

see HEBREW'ebuwc

הַכִּנִּ֖ים הַכִּנָּ֔ם הכנים הכנם כִּ֝נִּ֗ים כִנִּ֖ים כנים לְכִנִּ֖ם לכנם chinNim hak·kin·nām hak·kin·nîm hakkinNam hakkinnām hakkinNim hakkinnîm kin·nîm ḵin·nîm kinNim kinnîm ḵinnîm lə·ḵin·nim lechinNim ləḵinnimInterlinear Greek •Interlinear Hebrew •Strong's Numbers •Englishman's Greek Concordance •Englishman's Hebrew Concordance •Parallel Texts

Exodus 8:16
HEB:הָאָ֑רֶץ וְהָיָ֥ה לְכִנִּ֖ם בְּכָל־ אֶ֥רֶץ
NAS: that it may becomegnats through all
KJV: of the land,that it may become lice throughout all the land
INT: of the earth may becomegnats all the land

Exodus 8:17
HEB:הָאָ֔רֶץ וַתְּהִי֙ הַכִּנָּ֔ם בָּאָדָ֖ם וּבַבְּהֵמָ֑ה
NAS: of the earth,and there were gnats on man
KJV: of the earth,and it became lice in man,
INT: of the earth becamewere gnats man and beast

Exodus 8:17
HEB:הָאָ֛רֶץ הָיָ֥ה כִנִּ֖ים בְּכָל־ אֶ֥רֶץ
NAS: becamegnats through all
KJV: of the landbecame lice throughout all the land
INT: of the earth becamegnats all the land

Exodus 8:18
HEB:לְהוֹצִ֥יא אֶת־ הַכִּנִּ֖ים וְלֹ֣א יָכֹ֑לוּ
NAS: to bring forthgnats, but they could
KJV: to bring forthlice, but they could
INT: their secret to bringgnats not could

Exodus 8:18
HEB:יָכֹ֑לוּ וַתְּהִי֙ הַכִּנָּ֔ם בָּאָדָ֖ם וּבַבְּהֵמָֽה׃
NAS: but they couldnot; so there were gnats on man
KJV: but they couldnot: so there were lice upon man,
INT: could becomewere gnats man and beast

Psalm 105:31
HEB:וַיָּבֹ֣א עָרֹ֑ב כִּ֝נִּ֗ים בְּכָל־ גְּבוּלָֽם׃
NAS: a swarm of flies[And] gnats in all
KJV: divers sorts of flies,[and] lice in all their coasts.
INT: came A swarmgnats all their territory

6 Occurrences

Strong's Hebrew 3654
6 Occurrences

ḵin·nîm — 1 Occ.
hak·kin·nām — 2 Occ.
hak·kin·nîm — 1 Occ.
kin·nîm — 1 Occ.
lə·ḵin·nim — 1 Occ.