Strong’s H3665

כָּנַע

Part of speech

Verb

Transliteration

kana`

Pronunciation

kah-NAH

Definition

To humble, subdue, bring low

Meaning

to bend the knee, to humiliate, vanquish

Usage

The Hebrew verb "kana" primarily means to humble or subdue. It is often used in the context of bringing oneself or others into a state of humility or submission. This can refer to both physical subjugation and a more spiritual or emotional humbling before God or others.

Bible references

Leviticus 26:41;Deuteronomy 9:3;Judges 3:30;Judges 4:23;Judges 8:28;Judges 11:33;1 Samuel 7:13;2 Samuel 8:1;1 Kings 21:29;1 Kings 21:29;2 Kings 22:19;1 Chronicles 17:10;1 Chronicles 18:1;1 Chronicles 20:4;2 Chronicles 7:14;2 Chronicles 12:6;2 Chronicles 12:7;2 Chronicles 12:7;2 Chronicles 12:12;2 Chronicles 13:18;2 Chronicles 28:19;2 Chronicles 30:11;2 Chronicles 32:26;2 Chronicles 33:12;2 Chronicles 33:19