G2583: κανών
kanṓn · “rule”
Definition
a rule ("canon"), i.e. (figuratively) a standard (of faith and practice); by implication, a boundary, i.e. (figuratively) a sphere (of activity)
KJV translates it as: line, rule
Word origin: from (a straight reed, i.e. rod);
Extended definition
(cf. κάννα, and Heb. קָנֶה, a reed), [in LXX: Mic.7:4, Jdth.13:6, 4Ma.7:21 (and in Aq., Psa.19:5, Job.38:5)* ;]
1. a rod or bar (Jth, l.with).
2. a measuring rule; hence, metaph,
3. a rule or standard: Gal.6:16.
4. a limit (RV, province): 2Co.10:13-16. (For the history of the word and esp. its later meanings, see Westc., Canon, App. A; cf. also MM, Exp., xv; Cremer, 744.)†
(AS)
Abbott-Smith Manual Greek Lexicon (1922) via STEPBible TBESG (CC BY 4.0).
How G2583 is translated
- area ×3
- rule ×2
Bible verses with G2583 (kanṓn)
Kanṓn appears in 5 verses.
- 2 Corinthians 10:13
But we will not boast of things without our measure, but according to the measure of the rule which God hath distributed to us, a measure to reach even unto you.
- 2 Corinthians 10:15
Not boasting of things without our measure, that is, of other men’s labours; but having hope, when your faith is increased, that we shall be enlarged by you according to our rule abundantly,
- 2 Corinthians 10:16
To preach the gospel in the regions beyond you, and not to boast in another man’s line of things made ready to our hand.
- Galatians 6:16
And as many as walk according to this rule, peace be on them, and mercy, and upon the Israel of God.
- Philippians 3:16
Nevertheless, whereto we have already attained, let us walk by the same rule, let us mind the same thing.