◄ 3673. kenash ►
Strong's Lexicon kenash: Gather, assemble Original Word: כְּנַשׁ Part of Speech: Verb Transliteration: kenash Pronunciation: keh-nash Phonetic Spelling: (kaw-nash') Definition: Gather, assemble Meaning: to assemble Word Origin: Derived from a root that means "to gather" or "to assemble." Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: The Greek equivalent often used in the Septuagint (the Greek translation of the Old Testament) for similar concepts is συναγωγή (synagōgē - Strong's Greek 4864), which also means "assembly" or "gathering." Usage: The Hebrew verb "kenash" is used to describe the act of gathering or assembling people or things. It often conveys the idea of bringing together for a specific purpose, such as a meeting, celebration, or other communal activity. The term can be used in both literal and figurative contexts, emphasizing unity and collective action. Cultural and Historical Background: In ancient Israelite society, gathering was a significant aspect of community life. Assemblies were held for various purposes, including religious festivals, legal matters, and social events. The act of gathering was not only practical but also symbolic of unity and shared identity among the people of Israel. The concept of gathering is deeply rooted in the covenantal relationship between God and His people, where communal worship and obedience were central. NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Origin (Aramaic) corresponding to kanas Definition to gather NASB Translation assemble (1), assembled (1), gathered around (1). Brown-Driver-Briggs [כְּנַשׁ] verb gather (ᵑ7 id.; Old Aramaic Palmyrene בנש Lzb298; Syriac ; see also Biblical Hebrew [כָּנַס); — Pe`al Infinitive, לְמִכְנַשׁ, followed by ל accusative of person Daniel 3:2. Hithpa. Participle plural מִתְכַּנְּשִׁין (were) assembled Daniel 3:3,27. Strong's Exhaustive Concordance gather together (Aramaic) corresponding to kanac; to assemble -- gather together. see HEBREW kanac Forms and Transliterations וּ֠מִֽתְכַּנְּשִׁין ומתכנשין לְמִכְנַ֣שׁ ׀ למכנש מִֽתְכַּנְּשִׁ֡ין מתכנשין lə·miḵ·naš lemichNash ləmiḵnaš miṯ·kan·nə·šîn mitkanneShin miṯkannəšîn ū·miṯ·kan·nə·šîn Umitkanneshin ūmiṯkannəšîn Links Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel Texts Englishman's Concordance Daniel 3:2 HEB: מַלְכָּ֡א שְׁלַ֡ח לְמִכְנַ֣שׁ ׀ לַֽאֲחַשְׁדַּרְפְּנַיָּ֡א סִגְנַיָּ֣א NAS: sent [word] to assemble the satraps, KJV: sent to gather together the princes, INT: the king sent assemble the satraps the prefects Daniel 3:3 HEB: בֵּאדַ֡יִן מִֽתְכַּנְּשִׁ֡ין אֲחַשְׁדַּרְפְּנַיָּ֡א סִגְנַיָּ֣א NAS: of the provinces were assembled for the dedication KJV: of the provinces, were gathered together unto the dedication INT: Then were assembled the satraps the prefects Daniel 3:27 HEB: וּ֠מִֽתְכַּנְּשִׁין אֲחַשְׁדַּרְפְּנַיָּ֞א סִגְנַיָּ֣א NAS: high officials gathered around [and] saw KJV: counsellors, being gathered together, saw INT: gathered the satraps the prefects 3 Occurrences Strong's Hebrew 3673 3 Occurrences lə·miḵ·naš — 1 Occ. miṯ·kan·nə·šîn — 1 Occ. ū·miṯ·kan·nə·šîn — 1 Occ.