Extended Strong's Hebrew Lexicon (Brown-Driver-Briggs based)
be gracious
Usage: 1) to show favour 1a) (P'al) to show favour 1b) (Ithpael) to implore favour
Strong's Number
H2604
Language
Hebrew
Linked Usages
2
Books
1
Strong's H2604 Quick Answer
Strong's H2604 חֲנַן (chanan) is a Hebrew Strong's word-study entry. chanan (khan-an') v. 1. to favor or (causatively) to entreat [(Aramaic) corresponding to H2603] It has 2 linked Bible usages across 1 book. Visible English usage signals include shewing and supplication. Indexed coverage on this page includes Old Testament.
- Meaning
- chanan (khan-an') v. 1. to favor or (causatively) to entreat [(Aramaic) corresponding to H2603]
- Usage
- 2 linked usages
- Books
- 1 indexed book
- Corpus
- Old Testament
- Usage Words
- shewing and supplication
Meaning and Definition
chanan (khan-an') v. 1. to favor or (causatively) to entreat [(Aramaic) corresponding to H2603] KJV: shew mercy, make supplication. Root(s): H2603
Across Lexicons
How independent scholarly lexicons define Strong's H2604. Each definition is shown with its source so you can compare and cite the original reference works.
How Strong's H2604 Is Translated
The English word each shown verse actually uses to render chanan, taken from the interlinear word alignment (the same word underlined in the excerpts below). Where a rendering is used more than once, the count is shown.
shewing
Daniel 4:27
supplication
Daniel 6:11
How Strong's H2604 Usage Compares
Indexed coverage includes Old Testament. Each section below keeps corpus counts and sample passages visible so readers can compare the word across contexts instead of reading one flat concordance list.
- The largest indexed corpus on this page is Old Testament with 2 linked usages.
- The linked rows are Old Testament Hebrew usage, grouped by book for fast canonical scanning.
Strong's H2604 by Corpus
Indexed usage grouped by testament and extended corpus so readers can compare this word across the Bible, Septuagint, deuterocanonical books, and 1 Enoch where present.
Strong's H2604 in the Old Testament
2 indexed usages in Old Testament.
Wherefore, O king, let my counsel be acceptable unto thee, and break off thy sins by righteousness, and thine iniquities by shewing mercy to the poor; if it may be a lengthening of thy tranquillity.
Then these men assembled, and found Daniel praying and making supplication before his God.
Usage Excerpts
First 2 linked usage excerpts for Strong's H2604.
Wherefore, O king, let my counsel be acceptable unto thee, and break off thy sins by righteousness, and thine iniquities by shewing mercy to the poor; if it may be a lengthening of thy tranquillity.
Then these men assembled, and found Daniel praying and making supplication before his God.
All Indexed Usage Links
Every indexed verse link for Strong's H2604, grouped by book.
Daniel 2 usages, Old Testament
Strong's H2604 FAQ
What does chanan (חֲנַן) mean?
Chanan (Strong's H2604) is a Hebrew word most simply glossed "shew mercy". chanan (khan-an') v. 1. to favor or (causatively) to entreat [(Aramaic) corresponding to H2603]
How many times is chanan (חֲנַן) used in the Bible?
This page currently indexes 2 linked usages for Strong's H2604 across 1 book.
Where can I study chanan (חֲנַן) in context?
Use the linked verse references on this page to study Strong's H2604 in context. The indexed coverage includes Old Testament.
What English words translate chanan (חֲנַן)?
The visible usage excerpts most often surface English words such as shewing and supplication. These are scanning signals from the displayed verses, not replacements for the original-language definition.