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מָכוֹן

𐤌𐤊𐤅𐤍

mâkôwn

H4349 noun

SILEX Entry

Root כון to establish, set up, make firm, prepare

Definition

A fixed or established place; especially, a foundation, base, or dwelling. Used for both literal and figurative locations that are firmly set, such as a physical foundation (as of earth or temple) or an abode for the divine presence. The term conveys a sense of stability or permanence in the location it describes.

Semantic Range

foundation, fixed/base location, established dwelling, abode (especially divine), prepared place, seat of stability

Root / Etymology

From the root כּוּן (kûn), meaning 'to establish, be firm, prepare, make ready.' מָכוֹן (māḵôn) is a noun formation denoting the result or place of being established or prepared, i.e., locale of foundational stability.

Historical & Contextual Notes

In Israelite texts, מָכוֹן most often refers to foundational or firmly established locations. In poetry and prayers (e.g., Psalms, Kings, Chronicles), it frequently designates the established abode of YHWH, especially the temple or even the heavens as the divine dwelling. It can also refer to the literal earth as a base in cosmological descriptions. The English terms 'foundation,' 'habitation,' or 'fixed place' only partially reflect the Hebrew concept, which emphasizes preparation and permanence. In later periods, the association with the temple or divine presence becomes more pronounced, although concrete uses persist. Standard translations sometimes narrow the term to 'foundation,' but it can indicate broader notions of a stabilized or divinely established place. Contrast with יָשָׁב (yāshav, to dwell) which focuses on the act of dwelling itself, not on the fixedness or establishment of the place.

Original Strong's Gloss (1890)

from כּוּן; properly, a fixture, i.e. a basis; generally a place, especially as an abode; foundation, habitation, (dwelling-, settled) place.

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Root Family

כון (k-w-n) — to establish, make firm, set up, prepare

Strong's Lemma SIBI-P1
H3078 יְהוֹיָכִין YHWH establishes
H3112 יוֹיָכִין Yahweh establishes
H3199 יָכִין to He-Establishes
H3200 יָכִינִי the Yakinite
H3204 יְכׇנְיָה Yah Establishes

Word Forms

7 distinct forms

SIDANCE Surface Transliteration Morphology Common SIBI-P1 Occurrences
H4349-02 מְכ֤וֹן mekhon HNcmsc foundation established foundation of 8
H4349-05 מִֽ/מְּכוֹן mimekhon HR/Ncmsc from from fixed foundation of 3
H4349-01 מָכ֧וֹן makhon HNcmsa place established dwelling-place 2
H4349-03 מְכוֹנֶ֑י/הָ mekhoneyha HNcmpc/Sp3fs its foundations her established foundations 1
H4349-06 וּ/מָכ֥וֹן umakhon HC/Ncmsa and a place and established place 1
H4349-07 בִ/מְכוֹנִ֑/י vimekhoni HR/Ncmsc/Sp1cs in/my-dwelling in my established dwelling 1
H4349-04 מְכוֹנֽ/וֹ mekhono HNcmsc/Sp3ms its site his established place 1

Occurrences in Scripture

17 total occurrences

SIDANCE Reference Word Transliteration Morphology Common SIBI-P1
H4349-01 Exodus 15:17 מָכ֧וֹן makhon HNcmsa the place established dwelling-place
H4349-01 1 Kings 8:13 מָכ֥וֹן makhon HNcmsa place established dwelling-place
H4349-02 1 Kings 8:39 מְכ֤וֹן mekhon HNcmsc your dwelling place established foundation of
H4349-02 1 Kings 8:43 מְכ֣וֹן mekhon HNcmsc dwelling place established foundation of
H4349-02 1 Kings 8:49 מְכ֣וֹן mekhon HNcmsc your dwelling established foundation of
H4349-02 Isaiah 4:5 מְכ֨וֹן mekhon HNcmsc dwelling place established foundation of
H4349-07 Isaiah 18:4 בִ/מְכוֹנִ֑/י vimekhoni HR/Ncmsc/Sp1cs in/my-dwelling in my established dwelling
H4349-05 Psalms 33:14 מִֽ/מְּכוֹן mimekhon HR/Ncmsc from his dwelling place from fixed foundation of
H4349-02 Psalms 89:15 מְכ֣וֹן mekhon HNcmsc foundation established foundation of
H4349-02 Psalms 97:2 מְכ֣וֹן mekhon HNcmsc foundation established foundation of
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