יָכִין
𐤉𐤊𐤉𐤍
Yakhin
H3199 noun
SILEX Entry
Definition
Proper name meaning 'he establishes' or 'he will establish.' Refers to: (1) a descendant of Simeon (an Israelite tribal leader); (2) a priestly family in post-exilic lists; (3) one of the two bronze pillars set before the entrance of Solomon's temple. Semantically, the word expresses a foundational or establishing role, whether applied to a person, family, or object.
Semantic Range
he establishes (personal name), established (foundational pillar), clan or priestly family name; expresses stability, foundation, or establishment across various contexts
Root / Etymology
From the root כּוּן (kun), meaning 'to establish,' 'to set up,' or 'to prepare.' The name יָכִין (Yākîn) is a causative-form (hiphil) imperfect verb, nominalized; literally, 'he establishes' or 'he will establish.'
Historical & Contextual Notes
In the biblical text, יָכִין is primarily used as a personal name and as the name of a monumental bronze pillar constructed by Solomon for the Temple (1 Kings 7:21; 2 Chronicles 3:17). The pillar named יָכִין ('He establishes') is paired with Boaz ('In him is strength'), and together they symbolize stability and permanence for the temple structure. The use of יָכִין as a family or clan name appears in genealogical records (e.g., Numbers 26:12 as a descendant of Simeon; 1 Chronicles 24:17 and Nehemiah 11:10 as a priestly family). In post-exilic literature, the name continues to be associated with priestly divisions serving in the restored temple. The lexical meaning is fairly stable across these uses, always conveying the concept of establishing or foundational support. Standard English translations usually transliterate the name (Jachin) but sometimes obscure its underlying meaning. In contrast, the semantic value of the word would likely have had symbolic significance for ancient listeners, especially in the context of the temple's architecture.
Original Strong's Gloss (1890)
lemma יִכִין first vowel, corrected to יָכִין; from כּוּן; he (or it) will establish; Jakin, the name of three Israelites and of a temple pillar; Jachin.
Bantu Hebrew
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כון (k-w-n) — to establish, to set up, to prepare
| Strong's | Lemma | SIBI-P1 |
|---|---|---|
| H3078 | יְהוֹיָכִין | YHWH establishes |
| H3112 | יוֹיָכִין | Yahweh establishes |
| H3200 | יָכִינִי | the Yakinite |
| H3204 | יְכׇנְיָה | Yah Establishes |
| H3559 | כּוּן | I will establish |
Word Forms
3 distinct forms
| SIDANCE | Surface | Transliteration | Morphology | Common | SIBI-P1 | Occurrences |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
H3199-02 |
וְ/יָכִ֣ין | veyakhin | HC/Np |
and Jachin | and He-Establishes | 3 |
H3199-03 |
יָכִ֔ין | yakhin | HNp |
Jachin | he will establish | 3 |
H3199-01 |
לְ/יָכִ֕ין | leyakhin | HR/Np |
of Jachin | to He-Establishes | 2 |
Occurrences in Scripture
8 total occurrences
| SIDANCE | Reference | Word | Transliteration | Morphology | Common | SIBI-P1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
H3199-02 |
Genesis 46:10 | וְ/יָכִ֣ין | veyakhin | HC/Np |
and Jachin | and He-Establishes |
H3199-02 |
Exodus 6:15 | וְ/יָכִ֣ין | veyakhin | HC/Np |
and Jachin | and He-Establishes |
H3199-01 |
Numbers 26:12 | לְ/יָכִ֕ין | leyakhin | HR/Np |
of Jachin | to He-Establishes |
H3199-03 |
1 Kings 7:21 | יָכִ֔ין | yakhin | HNp |
Jachin | he will establish |
H3199-03 |
Nehemiah 11:10 | יָכִֽין | yakhin | HNp |
Jakin | he will establish |
H3199-02 |
1 Chronicles 9:10 | וְ/יָכִֽין | veyakhin | HC/Np |
and Jachin | and He-Establishes |
H3199-01 |
1 Chronicles 24:17 | לְ/יָכִין֙ | leyakhin | HR/Np |
to Jachin | to He-Establishes |
H3199-03 |
2 Chronicles 3:17 | יָכִ֔ין | yakhin | HNp |
Jachin | he will establish |