Quick Definition
be straight
Strong's Definition
to equalize, i.e. straighten (intransitive or transitive); figuratively, to compose
Derivation: a primitive root;
KJV Usage: set in order, make straight.
TWOT Reference: 2540
Outline of Biblical Usage
1) to equalise, make straight, become straight
1a) (Qal) to become straight
1b) (Piel) to make straight, put straight, arrange in order, set in order
Septuagint (LXX) Greek Equivalents
This Hebrew word is translated by the following Greek words in the Septuagint:
STEPBible — Tyndale Abridged Hebrew Lexicon
1) to equalise, make straight, become straight
1a) (Qal) to become straight
1b) (Piel) to make straight, put straight, arrange in order, set in order
1c) (Hophal) to be established, be reestablished, confirm
Aramaic equivalent: te.qan (תְּקַן "to confirm" H8627)
Brown-Driver-Briggs Hebrew Lexicon
תָּקַן
tâqan
BDB Definition:
1) to equalise, make straight, become straight
1a) (Qal) to become straight
1b) (Piel) to make straight, put straight, arrange in order, set in order
Part of Speech: verb
A Related Word by BDB/Strongs Number: a primitive root
Same Word by TWOT Number: 2540
Total KJV Occurrences: 3