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κανών

kanōn

Masculine noun · From kane (a straight reed, i.e. rod)

From κάνη kánē (a straight reed, i.e. rod); a rule ("canon"), i.e. (figuratively) a standard (of faith and practice); by implication, a boundary, i.e. (figuratively) a sphere (of activity):—line, rule.

Outline

a rod or straight piece of rounded wood to which any thing is fastened to keep it straight

used for various purposes

a measuring rod, rule
a carpenter's line or measuring tape
the measure of a leap, as in the Olympic games

a definitely bounded or fixed space within the limits of which one's power of influence is confined

the province assigned one
one's sphere of activity

metaph. any rule or standard, a principle or law of investigating, judging, living, acting

Usages

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.

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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,

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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.

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Galatians 6:16

And as many as walk according to this rule, peace be on them, and mercy, and upon the Israel of God.

Precepts

Romans 9:6

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Philippians 3:16

Nevertheless, where to we have already attained, let us walk by the same rule, let us mind the same thing.

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