The meaning of “אָח”
Understanding ʼâch reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
another, brother(-ly); kindred, like, other. Compare also the proper names beginning with 'Ah-' or 'Ahi-'. - a brother (...
אָח
another, brother(-ly); kindred, like, other. Compare also the proper names beginning with 'Ah-' or 'Ahi-'. - a brother (used in the widest sense of literal relationship and metaphorical affinity or resemblance (like father)) 1) brother 1a) brother of same parents 1b) half-brother (same father) 1c) relative, kinship, same tribe 1d) each to the other (reciprocal relationship) 1e) (fig.) of resemblance
Occurrences in the Bible
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| Genesis 37:10 | “And he told it to his father, and to his brethren: and his father rebuked him, and said unto him, What is this dream that thou hast dreamed? Shall I and thy mother and thy brethren indeed come to bow down ourselves to thee to the earth?” Word: אָח (ʼâch) | |
| Judges 9:41 | “And Abimelech dwelt at Arumah: and Zebul thrust out Gaal and his brethren, that they should not dwell in Shechem.” Word: אָח (ʼâch) | |
| 1 Chronicles 16:38 | “And Obed–edom with their brethren, threescore and eight; Obed–edom also the son of Jeduthun and Hosah to be porters:” Word: אָח (ʼâch) | |
| Psalms 50:20 | “Thou sittest and speakest against thy brother; thou slanderest thine own mother’s son.” Word: אָח (ʼâch) | |
| Ezekiel 24:23 | “And your tires shall be upon your heads, and your shoes upon your feet: ye shall not mourn nor weep; but ye shall pine away for your iniquities, and mourn one toward another.” Word: אָח (ʼâch) |