כֵּן
Properly, set upright ; hence (figuratively as adjective) just ; but usually (as adverb or conjunction) rightly or so (in various applications to manner, time and relation; often with other particles)
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What does כֵּן (ken) mean in the Bible?
כֵּן (ken) is a Hebrew word meaning "properly, set upright ; hence (figuratively as adjective) just ; but usually (as adverb or conjunction) rightly or so (in various applications to manner, time and relation; often with other particles)". properly, set upright; hence (figuratively as adjective) just; but usually (as adverb or conjunction) rightly or so (in various applications to manner, time and relation; often with other particles) BDB: forasmuch as Usage: after that (this, -ward, -wards), as. The word emphasizes the certainty of the connection between righteousness and life. This term runs through the canonical themes of Revelation.
Meaning
Marks logical consequence or affirmation; grounds clauses in reason, time, or manner with forensic precision.
properly, set upright; hence (figuratively as adjective) just; but usually (as adverb or conjunction) rightly or so (in various applications to manner, time and relation; often with other particles) BDB: forasmuch as Usage: after that (this, -ward, -wards), as... as, (for-) asmuch as yet, be (for which) cause, following, howbeit, in (the) like (manner, -wise), × the more, right, (even) so, state, straightway, such (thing), surely, there (where) -fore, this, thus, true, well, × you.
Why This Word Matters
The word emphasizes the certainty of the connection between righteousness and life. Proverbs 11:19
Grammatical Forms
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Canonical Themes
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