H3651 כֵּן kên Derivative

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Derivative of root כון — canonical: H3559 כּוּן (21 family members).

As an adverb and conjunction, "thus," "so," or "in such a way," referring to what follows or precedes in manner, degree, or result. As an adjective or substantive, it means "right," "correct," or "true" (something in accordance with a standard or properly established). In rarer noun usage, denotes what is established or the established state of affairs. The exact meaning depends on context and can range from indicating the manner of an action, agreement with a previous statement, confirmation, or the result of a preceding event.

Etymology From the root כּוּן (kun), meaning 'to be firm, established, prepared, set up.' כֵּן derives from this root with the sense of 'that which is set/established,' and came to be used adverbially for 'thus' or 'so,' and adjectivally for 'right' or 'correct.'
Language Word Meaning Segmentation Root
Bemba cine truth