Refiner Word Study hikanoo (G2427)
G2427  ·  Greek  ·  Strong's Concordance
ἱκανόω
hikanoo
2 occurrences in Scripture Greek

"to make sufficient or competent, qualify, 2 Cor. 3:6; Col. 1:12*"

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Definition and meaning

What does hikanoo mean in Greek?

2
Occurrences in Scripture
G2427
Strong's number
Greek
Original language

to make sufficient or competent, qualify, 2 Cor. 3:6; Col. 1:12*

In the original Greek the word is written: ἱκανόω

Scripture references

Top 2 Bible verses with hikanoo

These are the most notable occurrences of hikanoo (G2427) across the King James Bible.

2 Corinthians 3:6

Who also hath made us able ministers of the new testament; not of the letter, but of the spirit: for the letter killeth, but the spirit giveth life.

Colossians 1:12

Giving thanks unto the Father, which hath made us meet to be partakers of the inheritance of the saints in light:

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Common questions

Frequently asked questions about hikanoo

What does hikanoo mean in Greek?

Strong's G2427 (hikanoo) is a Greek word that means: to make sufficient or competent, qualify, 2 Cor. 3:6; Col. 1:12* It appears 2 times in the King James Bible.

How many times does hikanoo appear in the Bible?

The word hikanoo (G2427) appears 2 times in the original Greek text.

What is Strong's number G2427?

Strong's G2427 is hikanoo, a Greek word defined as: to make sufficient or competent, qualify, 2 Cor. 3:6; Col. 1:12*. James Strong catalogued this in his 1890 concordance to help English readers study the original languages of the Bible.

Is hikanoo in the Old Testament or New Testament?

hikanoo is a Greek word found in the New Testament.