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Lexicon :: Strong's H3665 - kānaʿ

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כָּנַע
Transliteration
kānaʿ
Pronunciation
kaw-nah'
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Part of Speech
verb
Root Word (Etymology)
A primitive root
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TWOT Reference: 1001

Strong’s Definitions

כָּנַע kânaʻ, kaw-nah'; a primitive root; properly, to bend the knee; hence, to humiliate, vanquish:—bring down (low), into subjection, under, humble (self), subdue.

KJV Translation Count — Total: 36x

The KJV translates Strong's H3665 in the following manner: humble (18x), subdue (11x), bring low (2x), bring down (3x), subjection (1x), miscellaneous (1x).

KJV Translation Count — Total: 36x
The KJV translates Strong's H3665 in the following manner: humble (18x), subdue (11x), bring low (2x), bring down (3x), subjection (1x), miscellaneous (1x).

  1. to be humble, be humbled, be subdued, be brought down, be low, be under, be brought into subjection

    1. (Niphal)

      1. to humble oneself

      2. to be humbled, be subdued

    2. (Hiphil)

      1. to humble

      2. to subdue

Strong’s Definitions [?](Strong’s Definitions Legend)
כָּנַע kânaʻ, kaw-nah'; a primitive root; properly, to bend the knee; hence, to humiliate, vanquish:—bring down (low), into subjection, under, humble (self), subdue.
STRONGS H3665: Abbreviations
† [כָּנַע] verb be humble, only in derived conjugation (Aramaic כְּנַע id.; Arabic bdb048808 is be contracted, wrinkled; also fold wings (of eagle)) —
Niph. Perfect 3rd person masculine singular נִכְנַע 1 Kings 21:29 + 3 times; 3rd person plural נִכְנְעוּ 2 Chronicles 12:7; 30:11; נִכְנָ֑עוּ 2 Chronicles 12:7; Imperfect יִכָּנַע Leviticus 26:41 + 3 times; 3rd person feminine singular וַתִּכָּנַע Judges 3:30; 2nd person masculine singular וַתִּכָּנַע 2 Kings 22:19 + 2 times; 3rd person masculine plural וְיִכָּֽנְעוּ 2 Chronicles 7:14 + 5 times; יִכָּנֵ֑עוּ 1 Chronicles 20:4; Infinitive הִכָּנַע 2 Chronicles 33:23; suffix הִכָּֽנְעוֺ 2 Chronicles 12:12; 33:19; —
1. reflexive. humble oneself Leviticus 26:41 (H; subject לְבָבָם), 2 Chronicles 7:14; 12:6, 7 (twice in verse); 2 Chronicles 12:12; 30:11; 32:26; 33:19, 23; before some one, לִפְנֵי 2 Chronicles 34:27; מִלִּפְנֵי 1 Kings 21:29; 2 Chronicles 33:12, 23; 34:27; 36:12; מִפְּנֵי 1 Kings 21:29; 2 Kings 22:19.
2. passive be humbled, subdued 1 Samuel 7:13; 1 Chronicles 20:4; 2 Chronicles 13:18; followed by לִפְנֵי person Judges 8:28; מִפְּנֵי Judges 11:33; under some one תַּחַת Judges 3:30; Psalm 106:42.
Hiph. Perfect 3rd person masculine singular הִכְנִיעַ 2 Chronicles 28:19; 1st person singular הִכְנַעְתִּי 1 Chronicles 17:10; Imperfect 3rd person masculine singular וַיַּכְנַע Judges 4:23; Psalm 107:12; suffix יַכְנִיעֵם Deuteronomy 9:3 + 2 times; 2nd person masculine singular תַּכְנִיעַ Isaiah 25:5; וַתַּכְנַע Nehemiah 9:24; 1st person singular אַכְנִיעַ Psalm 81:15; Imperative הַכְנִיעֵהוּ Job 40:12; —
1. humble 2 Chronicles 28:19; Job 40:12; Psalm 107:12 (object לֵב), Isaiah 25:5 (object שְׁאוֺן זָרִים).
2. subdue enemies 2 Samuel 8:1 = 1 Chronicles 18:1; 1 Chronicles 17:10; Psalm 81:15; followed by לִפְנֵי Deuteronomy 9:3; Judges 4:23; Nehemiah 9:24.
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BLB Scripture Index of Brown-Driver-Briggs

Leviticus

26:41; 26:41

Deuteronomy

9:3; 9:3

Judges

3:30; 3:30; 4:23; 4:23; 8:28; 11:33

1 Samuel

7:13

2 Samuel

8:1

1 Kings

21:29; 21:29; 21:29

2 Kings

22:19; 22:19

1 Chronicles

17:10; 17:10; 18:1; 20:4; 20:4

2 Chronicles

7:14; 7:14; 12:6; 12:7; 12:7; 12:7; 12:12; 12:12; 13:18; 28:19; 28:19; 30:11; 30:11; 32:26; 33:12; 33:19; 33:19; 33:23; 33:23; 33:23; 34:27; 34:27; 36:12

Nehemiah

9:24; 9:24

Job

40:12; 40:12

Psalms

81:15; 81:15; 106:42; 107:12; 107:12

Isaiah

25:5; 25:5

H3665

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Strong's Number H3665 matches the Hebrew כָּנַע (kānaʿ),
which occurs 36 times in 32 verses in the WLC Hebrew.

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Unchecked Copy Box Lev 26:41

Unchecked Copy BoxLev 26:41 - (and I myself will walk in hostility against them and bring them into the land of their enemies), and then their uncircumcised hearts become humbled and they make up for their iniquity,

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Unchecked Copy Box Deu 9:3

Unchecked Copy BoxDeu 9:3 - Understand today that the LORD your God who goes before you is a devouring fire; he will defeat and subdue them before you. You will dispossess and destroy them quickly just as he has told you.

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Unchecked Copy Box Jdg 3:30

Unchecked Copy BoxJdg 3:30 - Israel humiliated Moab that day, and the land had rest for eighty years.

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Unchecked Copy Box Jdg 4:23

Unchecked Copy BoxJdg 4:23 - That day God humiliated King Jabin of Canaan before the Israelites.

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Unchecked Copy Box Jdg 8:28

Unchecked Copy BoxJdg 8:28 - The Israelites humiliated Midian; the Midianites' fighting spirit was broken. The land had rest for forty years during Gideon's time.

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Unchecked Copy Box Jdg 11:33

Unchecked Copy BoxJdg 11:33 - He defeated them from Aroer all the way to Minnith - twenty cities in all, even as far as Abel Keramim! He wiped them out! The Israelites humiliated the Ammonites.

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Unchecked Copy Box 1Sa 7:13

Unchecked Copy Box1Sa 7:13 - So the Philistines were defeated; they did not invade Israel again. The hand of the LORD was against the Philistines all the days of Samuel.

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Unchecked Copy Box 2Sa 8:1

Unchecked Copy Box2Sa 8:1 - Later David defeated the Philistines and subdued them. David took Metheg Ammah from the Philistines.

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Unchecked Copy Box 1Ki 21:29

Unchecked Copy Box1Ki 21:29 - "Have you noticed how Ahab shows remorse before me? Because he shows remorse before me, I will not bring disaster on his dynasty during his lifetime, but during the reign of his son."

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Unchecked Copy Box 2Ki 22:19

Unchecked Copy Box2Ki 22:19 - 'You displayed a sensitive spirit and humbled yourself before the LORD when you heard how I intended to make this place and its residents into an appalling example of an accursed people. You tore your clothes and wept before me, and I have heard you,' says the LORD.

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Unchecked Copy Box 1Ch 17:10

Unchecked Copy Box1Ch 17:10 - and during the time when I appointed judges to lead my people Israel. I will subdue all your enemies. "'"I declare to you that the LORD will build a dynastic house for you!

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Unchecked Copy Box 1Ch 18:1

Unchecked Copy Box1Ch 18:1 - Later David defeated the Philistines and subdued them. He took Gath and its surrounding towns away from the Philistines.

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Unchecked Copy Box 1Ch 20:4

Unchecked Copy Box1Ch 20:4 - Later there was a battle with the Philistines in Gezer. At that time Sibbekai the Hushathite killed Sippai, one of the descendants of the Rephaim, and the Philistines were subdued.

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Unchecked Copy Box 2Ch 7:14

Unchecked Copy Box2Ch 7:14 - if my people, who belong to me, humble themselves, pray, seek to please me, and repudiate their sinful practices, then I will respond from heaven, forgive their sin, and heal their land.

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Unchecked Copy Box 2Ch 12:6

Unchecked Copy Box2Ch 12:6 - The leaders of Israel and the king humbled themselves and said, "The LORD is just."

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Unchecked Copy Box 2Ch 12:7

Unchecked Copy Box2Ch 12:7 - When the LORD saw that they humbled themselves, he gave this message to Shemaiah: "They have humbled themselves, so I will not destroy them. I will deliver them soon. My anger will not be unleashed against Jerusalem through Shishak.

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Unchecked Copy Box 2Ch 12:12

Unchecked Copy Box2Ch 12:12 - So when Rehoboam humbled himself, the LORD relented from his anger and did not annihilate him; Judah experienced some good things.

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Unchecked Copy Box 2Ch 13:18

Unchecked Copy Box2Ch 13:18 - That day the Israelites were defeated; the men of Judah prevailed because they relied on the LORD God of their ancestors.

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Unchecked Copy Box 2Ch 28:19

Unchecked Copy Box2Ch 28:19 - The LORD humiliated Judah because of King Ahaz of Israel, for he encouraged Judah to sin and was very unfaithful to the LORD.

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Unchecked Copy Box 2Ch 30:11

Unchecked Copy Box2Ch 30:11 - But some men from Asher, Manasseh, and Zebulun humbled themselves and came to Jerusalem.

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Unchecked Copy Box 2Ch 32:26

Unchecked Copy Box2Ch 32:26 - But then Hezekiah and the residents of Jerusalem humbled themselves and abandoned their pride, and the LORD was not angry with them for the rest of Hezekiah's reign.

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Unchecked Copy Box 2Ch 33:12

Unchecked Copy Box2Ch 33:12 - In his pain Manasseh asked the LORD his God for mercy and truly humbled himself before the God of his ancestors.

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Unchecked Copy Box 2Ch 33:19

Unchecked Copy Box2Ch 33:19 - The Annals of the Prophets include his prayer, give an account of how the LORD responded to it, record all his sins and unfaithful acts, and identify the sites where he built high places and erected Asherah poles and idols before he humbled himself.

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Unchecked Copy Box 2Ch 33:23

Unchecked Copy Box2Ch 33:23 - He did not humble himself before the LORD as his father Manasseh had done. Amon was guilty of great sin.

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Unchecked Copy Box 2Ch 34:27

Unchecked Copy Box2Ch 34:27 - 'You displayed a sensitive spirit and humbled yourself before God when you heard his words concerning this place and its residents. You humbled yourself before me, tore your clothes and wept before me, and I have heard you,' says the LORD.

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Unchecked Copy Box 2Ch 36:12

Unchecked Copy Box2Ch 36:12 - He did evil in the sight of the LORD his God. He did not humble himself before Jeremiah the prophet, the LORD's spokesman.

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Unchecked Copy Box Neh 9:24

Unchecked Copy BoxNeh 9:24 - Their descendants entered and possessed the land. You subdued before them the Canaanites who were the inhabitants of the land. You delivered them into their hand, together with their kings and the peoples of the land, to deal with as they pleased.

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Unchecked Copy Box Job 40:12

Unchecked Copy BoxJob 40:12 - Look at every proud man and abase him; crush the wicked on the spot!

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Unchecked Copy Box Psa 81:14

Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 81:14 - Then I would quickly subdue their enemies, and attack their adversaries."

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Unchecked Copy Box Psa 106:42

Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 106:42 - Their enemies oppressed them; they were subject to their authority.

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Unchecked Copy Box Psa 107:12

Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 107:12 - So he used suffering to humble them; they stumbled and no one helped them up.

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Unchecked Copy Box Isa 25:5

Unchecked Copy BoxIsa 25:5 - like heat in a dry land, you humble the boasting foreigners. Just as the shadow of a cloud causes the heat to subside, so he causes the song of tyrants to cease.
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