Refiner Word Study kanon (G2583)
G2583  ·  Greek  ·  Strong's Concordance
κανών
kanon
5 occurrences in Scripture Greek

"a measure, rule; in NT prescribed range of action or duty, 2 Cor. 10:13, 15, 16; met. rule of conduct or doctrine, Gal. 6:16*"

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Definition and meaning

What does kanon mean in Greek?

5
Occurrences in Scripture
G2583
Strong's number
Greek
Original language

a measure, rule; in NT prescribed range of action or duty, 2 Cor. 10:13, 15, 16; met. rule of conduct or doctrine, Gal. 6:16*

In the original Greek the word is written: κανών

Scripture references

Top 5 Bible verses with kanon

These are the most notable occurrences of kanon (G2583) across the King James Bible.

2 Corinthians 10:13

But we will not boast of things without our measure, but according to the measure of the rule which God hath distributed to us, a measure to reach even unto you.

2 Corinthians 10:15

Not boasting of things without our measure, that is, of other men's labours; but having hope, when your faith is increased, that we shall be enlarged by you according to our rule abundantly,

2 Corinthians 10:16

To preach the gospel in the regions beyond you, and not to boast in another man's line of things made ready to our hand.

Galatians 6:16

And as many as walk according to this rule, peace be on them, and mercy, and upon the Israel of God.

Philippians 3:16

Nevertheless, whereto we have already attained, let us walk by the same rule, let us mind the same thing.

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Common questions

Frequently asked questions about kanon

What does kanon mean in Greek?

Strong's G2583 (kanon) is a Greek word that means: a measure, rule; in NT prescribed range of action or duty, 2 Cor. 10:13, 15, 16; met. rule of conduct or doctrine, Gal. 6:16* It appears 5 times in the King James Bible.

How many times does kanon appear in the Bible?

The word kanon (G2583) appears 5 times in the original Greek text.

What is Strong's number G2583?

Strong's G2583 is kanon, a Greek word defined as: a measure, rule; in NT prescribed range of action or duty, 2 Cor. 10:13, 15, 16; met. rule of conduct or doctrine, Gal. 6:16*. James Strong catalogued this in his 1890 concordance to help English readers study the original languages of the Bible.

Is kanon in the Old Testament or New Testament?

kanon is a Greek word found in the New Testament.