Kanṓn — G2583

Definition

masculine noun

a rule ("canon"), i.e. (figuratively) a standard (of faith and practice); by implication, a boundary, i.e. (figuratively) a sphere (of activity)

1. "a definitely bounded or fixed space within the limits of which one's power or influence is confined
2. Metaphorically, any rule or standard, a principle or law of investigating, judging, living, acting

Usually translated as

rule, line

Origin

from kánē (a straight reed, i.e. rod)

Occurrences

Kanṓn occurs 5 times in the King James.

Distribution of the word across the Bible: 2 Corinthians (3), Galatians (1), Philippians (1)

• 2 Corinthians 10:13 — But we will not boast of things without our measure, but according to the measure of the rule (κανόνος) which God hath distributed to us, a measure to reach even unto you.
• 2 Corinthians 10:15 — Not boasting of things without our measure, that is, of other men’s labours; but having hope, when your faith is increased, that we shall be enlarged by you according to our rule (κανόνα) abundantly,
• 2 Corinthians 10:16 — To preach the gospel in the regions beyond you, and not to boast in another man’s line of things (κανόνι) made ready to our hand.
• Galatians 6:16 — And as many as walk according to this rule (κανόνι), peace be on them, and mercy, and upon the Israel of God.
• Philippians 3:16 — Nevertheless, whereto we have already attained, let us walk by the same rule (κανόνι), let us mind the same thing.