Strong’s H3705

כְּעַן

Part of speech

Adverb

Transliteration

k`an

Pronunciation

keh-ahn

Definition

Now, at this time

Meaning

now

Usage

The adverb "kean" is used to denote the present moment or the current time. It is often employed in narrative contexts to transition or emphasize the immediacy of an action or event. In the Aramaic portions of the Old Testament, it serves to anchor the narrative in the present, highlighting the urgency or importance of the moment being described.

Bible references

Ezra 4:13;Ezra 4:14;Ezra 4:21;Ezra 5:16;Ezra 5:17;Ezra 6:6;Daniel 2:23;Daniel 3:15;Daniel 4:37;Daniel 5:12;Daniel 5:15;Daniel 5:16;Daniel 6:8