κανών
kanṓn
“a rule ("canon"), i.e. (figuratively) a standard (of faith and practice); by implication, a boundary, i.e. (figuratively) a sphere (of activity)”
6 occurrencesNew TestamentUncommon Word
Definition
From Mounce's Concise Greek-English Dictionary
Strong’s Definition
a rule ("canon"), i.e. (figuratively) a standard (of faith and practice); by implication, a boundary, i.e. (figuratively) a sphere (of activity)
Mounce Concise Greek-English Dictionary
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*
Translated in KJV as
linerule
Etymology
from (a straight reed, i.e. rod);
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