Strong’s H2596

חָנַךְ

Part of speech

Verb

Transliteration

chanak

Pronunciation

khaw-nak'

Definition

To train, dedicate, inaugurate

Meaning

to narrow, to initiate, discipline

Usage

The Hebrew verb "chanak" primarily means to train or dedicate. It is often used in the context of initiating or setting something apart for a specific purpose. In the context of child-rearing, it implies the process of guiding and instructing a child in the way they should go, as seen in Proverbs 22:6. The term also extends to the dedication of buildings or objects for sacred use.

Bible references

Deuteronomy 20:5;Deuteronomy 20:5;1 Kings 8:63;2 Chronicles 7:5;Proverbs 22:6