Chănan — H2604

Definition

verb

to favor or (causatively) to entreat

1. to show favour
1. (P'al) to show favour
2. (Ithpael) to implore favour

Usually translated as

shew mercy, make supplication

Origin

(Aramaic) corresponding to H2603

• Chânan (H2603)

Occurrences

Chănan occurs 2 times in the King James.

Distribution of the word across the Bible: Daniel (2)

• Daniel 4:27 — Wherefore, O king, let my counsel be acceptable unto thee, and break off thy sins by righteousness, and thine iniquities by shewing mercy (בְּמִחַ֣ן) to the poor; if it may be a lengthening of thy tranquillity.
• Daniel 6:11 — Then these men assembled, and found Daniel praying and making supplication (וּמִתְחַנַּ֖ן) before his God.