κανών
kanōn · rule, standard, limit
Greek word · Strong’s number G2583 · appears 4 times in the Bible
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kanōn (κανών) is a Greek word of the Bible that means “rule, standard, limit”.
A measuring rule; hence a standard, or an assigned field or limit.
How to say it
ka·nōn
Approximate pronunciation. Vowels sound as in Spanish (a as in father, e as in bed, i as in machine, o as in note, u as in rule); the syllable in bold is stressed. The voice is your device's.
Its senses in the Bible
- A measure or norm that marks how to live.
- The field of work God assigned to someone.
From Abbott-Smith (1922) · Thayer (1889)
Where it appears
- 2 Corinthians 10:13
But we will not boast beyond measure, but according to the measure of the rule that God assigned to us as a measure, to reach even as far as you.
- 2 Corinthians 10:15
not boasting beyond measure in others’ labors, but having hope that as your faith grows, we may be enlarged among you according to our rule to an abundance,
- 2 Corinthians 10:16
so as to proclaim the good news in the regions beyond you, not to boast in another’s rule of things already prepared.
- Galatians 6:16
And as many as will walk by this rule, peace be upon them, and mercy, also upon the Israel of God.