אָכֵן

Strong’s Definition

firmly; figuratively, surely; also (advers.) but

Etymology & Derivation

from H3559 (כּוּן) (compare H3651 (כֵּן));

KJV Usage

but, certainly, nevertheless, surely, truly, verily.

Detailed Definition

From the Brown–Driver–Briggs (BDB) Hebrew lexicon outline.

• 1.surely, truly, indeed
• 2.truly, indeed (strong assertive force)
• 3.but indeed, but in fact (emphasizing a contrast)

Scholarly Notes

Transliteration: ʼâkên; Pronunciation: aw-kane'