G2427: ἱκανόω
hikanóō · “to qualify”
Definition
to enable, i.e. qualify
KJV translates it as: make able (meet)
Word origin: from G2425 (ἱκανός);
Extended definition
ἱκανόω, -ῶ
(ἱκανός), [in LXX chiefly for רַב ;]
to make sufficient, render fit: with dupl. accusative, 2Co.3:6; with accusative of person(s) before εἰς, Col.1:12.†
(AS)
(ἱκανός), [in LXX chiefly for רַב ;]
to make sufficient, render fit: with dupl. accusative, 2Co.3:6; with accusative of person(s) before εἰς, Col.1:12.†
(AS)
Abbott-Smith Manual Greek Lexicon (1922) via STEPBible TBESG (CC BY 4.0).
How G2427 is translated
- has made competent ×1
- having qualified ×1
Bible verses with G2427 (hikanóō)
Hikanóō appears in 2 verses.
- 2 Corinthians 3:6
Who also hath made us able ministers of the new testament; not of the letter, but of the spirit: for the letter killeth, but the spirit giveth life.
- Colossians 1:12
Giving thanks unto the Father, which hath made us meet to be partakers of the inheritance of the saints in light: