תָּקַן

Strong’s Definition

to equalize, i.e. straighten (intransitive or transitive); figuratively, to compose

Etymology & Derivation

a primitive root;

KJV Usage

set in order, make straight.

Detailed Definition

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

• 1.to equalise, make straight, become straight
• 2.(qal) to become straight
• 3.(piel) to make straight, put straight, arrange in order, set in order

Scholarly Notes

Transliteration: tâqan; Pronunciation: taw-kan'