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H8498

תְּכוּנָה

tᵉkûwnâh /tek-oo-naw'/ Ask about this word
Rootfeminine passive participle of תָּכַן
Meaningadjustment, i.e. structure; by implication, equipage
KJV usagefashion, store.

Word Study

In depth

A plain-language study of tᵉkûwnâh — the range of meaning it carries, how Scripture actually uses it, and where it points. Written for readers who don’t know the original language.

Core Meaning & Semantic Range

The Hebrew word tᵉkûwnâh, represented by H8498, refers to an adjustment, structure, or equipage. Its meaning can extend to concepts like fashion or store. It appears only 2 times in 2 unique verses, making each of its uses distinct and significant.

Biblical Occurrences & Contextual Analysis

The two uses of H8498 highlight its dual application to both divine plans and material wealth. In Ezekiel, God instructs the prophet to show the people the "form of the house, and the fashion thereof," along with all its ordinances and laws, so they might be ashamed of their iniquities and keep His statutes Ezekiel 43:11. In contrast, the prophet Nahum uses the word to describe the plundering of a city's wealth, proclaiming, "Take ye the spoil of silver, take the spoil of gold: for there is none end of the store and glory out of all the pleasant furniture" Nahum 2:9.

Related Words & Concepts

Several related words provide a richer context for the meanings of H8498:

  • H1004 bayith (house): This word is central to the context of Ezekiel 43:11, where the "fashion" of the house of God is detailed. The concept of a house built by the Lord is a recurring theme, without whom all labor is in vain Psalms 127:1.
  • H3627 kᵉlîy (furniture, vessel): In Nahum 2:9, the "store" is directly linked to the "pleasant furniture" being plundered. This word denotes any prepared apparatus or utensil, highlighting the material nature of the accumulated wealth. It is also used for the sacred vessels of the Lord Isaiah 52:11.
  • H3519 kâbôwd (glory): This term is used in parallel with "store" in Nahum 2:9, describing the "store and glory" of the city. While it can mean copiousness or splendor in a material sense, it most often refers to the divine glory of the Lord that fills the earth Isaiah 60:1.

Theological Significance

The theological significance of H8498 is seen in its contrasting applications:

  • Divine Order and Holiness: As "fashion" in Ezekiel, the word is part of a divine blueprint for God's holy temple. This detailed structure was meant to convict the people and guide them to obedience, showing that God's presence requires adherence to His specified patterns Ezekiel 43:11.
  • The Transience of Worldly Wealth: As "store" in Nahum, the word represents the immense, plundered wealth of a nation under judgment. It illustrates that earthly equipage and riches, no matter how abundant, are temporary and subject to God's sovereign decree Nahum 2:9.
  • Structure and Substance: The word connects the idea of a structural plan ("fashion") with its material result ("store"). It underscores a contrast between the enduring, holy structure ordained by God and the fleeting, material substance amassed by humanity.

Summary

In summary, H8498 is a rare but potent word that encompasses both divine design and earthly accumulation. It describes the specific "fashion" of God's house, a pattern intended to produce holiness and obedience Ezekiel 43:11. Simultaneously, it can denote a "store" of material goods and equipage, the plunder of which signifies judgment and impermanence Nahum 2:9. The word thus links the abstract concept of structure to its tangible, and often moral, consequences.

How the KJV Renders It

Translation

Strong’s lists the renderings but not their weight. These are counted from the King James text of the tagged verses — the bar under each is how often the translators actually reached for it. Select one to filter the occurrences below.

Grammatical Forms

Morphology

In the Hebrew Old Testament, this word appears as a noun across 2 occurrences, inflected in 2 grammatical forms — each row is one form, and the bar is how often it is that form. Select any form to read what each part of its name means, and to filter the occurrence list to it.

  • תְּכוּנָה
  • תְכוּנָת

Related Words

Related

Other entries the study above points to — each one is drawn from a reference it makes. Follow the trail to see how the words connect.

H1004 בַּיִת probably from בָּנָה abbreviated; a house (in the greatest variation of applications, especially family, etc.); court, d H3627 כְּלִי from כָּלָה; something prepared, i.e. any apparatus (as an implement, utensil, dress, vessel or weapon); armour(-bearer) H3519 כָּבוֹד rarely כָּבֹד; from כָּבַד; properly, weight, but only figuratively in a good sense, splendor or copiousness; glorious(-

Theographic Context

Context

The people, places, and span of history the verses containing this word touch on — drawn from the theographic tagging of Scripture. Select any name to isolate its verses in the occurrence list.

Biblical Distribution

Distribution

Appears in 2 verses across 2 of the 39 books. Most frequent in Ezekiel and Nahum (1 verse each); never once in the other 37.

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Ezekiel
1
Nahum

Every Occurrence

Concordance

Every verse where the word is tagged in the King James text. Filter by book, by the English word the translators chose, by grammatical form, or search within the verses.

Sources. Definition and numbering: James Strong, Exhaustive Concordance of the Bible (1890). Morphology: STEPBible / Tyndale House (CC BY). Verse tagging: the King James text keyed to Strong’s numbers. Every count on this page is computed from the tagged corpus, not estimated.