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Quran Maqasid

أَكْنَن

أكنن in the Quran

Meaning: conceals

أكنن occurs 3 times in 3 verses across 3 surahs of the Quran. Below is every verse with its translation. Tap any word to see its meaning.

Occurrences
3
Verses
3
Surahs
3

أَكْنَن

Verb · 3 times

Meaning: conceals · Also translated as: you conceal it

Forms in the Quran

  • تُكِنُّ ×2
  • أَكْنَنتُمْ ×1

Its root in the classical dictionaries

الكن: ما يحفظ فيه الشيء. يقال: كننت

المفردات في غريب القرآن — الراغب الأصفهاني

قوله: ﴿وجعل لكم من الجبال أكنانا﴾ [النحل: 81] هي جمع كن. والكن: ما يكنك أي يسترك ويصونك عما يؤذيك. وكننت الشيء: جعلته في كن، قيل: وخص كننت بما يستر بثوب أو بيت ونحوه من الأجسام؛ قال تعالى: ﴿كأنهن بيض مكنون﴾ [الصافات: 49] يريد بيض النعام لأنها تصونه بدفنه في الرمل.

عمدة الحفاظ في تفسير أشرف الألفاظ — السمين الحلبي
The full entries on the root ك ن ن

Verses with أكنن

Verses 1–3 of 3

  1. Each word opens its meaning.

    There is no blame On you if ye make An offer of betrothal Or hold it in your hearts. God knows that ye Cherish them in your hearts: But do not make a secret contract With them except in terms Honourable, nor resolve on the tie Of marriage till the term Prescribed is fulfilled. And know that God Knoweth what is in your hearts, And take heed of Him; And know that God is Oft-forgiving, Most Forbearing.

    Surah Al-Baqarah, verse 2:235
  2. Each word opens its meaning.

    And verily thy Lord knoweth All that their hearts do hide, As well as all that They reveal.

    Surah An-Naml, verse 27:74
  3. Each word opens its meaning.

    And thy Lord knows all That their hearts conceal And all that they reveal.

    Surah Al-Qasas, verse 28:69