Psalms 65:7

Lexical meaning

Definition

properly, to be erect (i.e. stand perpendicular); hence (causatively) to set up, in a great variety of applications, whether literal (establish, fix, prepare, apply), or figurative (appoint, render sure, proper or prosperous)

Derivation

a primitive root;

KJV renderings

certain(-ty), confirm, direct, faithfulness, fashion, fasten, firm, be fitted, be fixed, frame, be meet, ordain, order, perfect, (make) preparation, prepare (self), provide, make provision, (be, make) ready, right, set (aright, fast, forth), be stable, (e-) stablish, stand, tarry, [idiom] very deed.

Grammar

• מֵכִ֣ין — verb Hiphil, active participle, masculine, singular, absolute

Code HVhrmsa

Usage

Occurs 219 times in the Hebrew Bible.Genesis 41:32Genesis 43:16Genesis 43:25Exodus 8:22Exodus 15:17

Theological interpretation (AI)

The card on the left shows lexical data from published sources. Interpretation is separate: ask the Companion to explain how traditions read כּוּן here.