Tâqan — H8626

Definition

verb

to equalize, i.e. straighten (intransitive or transitive); figuratively, to compose

1. to equalise, make straight, become straight
1. (Qal) to become straight
2. (Piel) to make straight, put straight, arrange in order, set in order

Usually translated as

make straight, set in order

Origin

a primitive root

Greek equivalents

• kosméō (G2885)
• kósmios (G2887)

Occurrences

Tâqan occurs 3 times in the King James.

Distribution of the word across the Bible: Ecclesiastes (3)

• Ecclesiastes 1:15 — That which is crooked cannot be made straight (לִתְקֹ֑ן): and that which is wanting cannot be numbered.
• Ecclesiastes 7:13 — Consider the work of God: for who can make that straight (לְתַקֵּ֔ן), which he hath made crooked?
• Ecclesiastes 12:9 — And moreover, because the preacher was wise, he still taught the people knowledge; yea, he gave good heed, and sought out, and set in order (תִּקֵּ֖ן) many proverbs.