Word Study

The meaning of אֶחָד

Understanding ʼechâd reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.

H259
Hebrew Text
Strong's Concordance

אֶחָד

Phoneticekh-awd'
Transliterationʼechâd
Grammar Code
H:A
Hebrew Adjective
Strong's Definition
Strong's Exhaustive Concordance

a numeral from אָחַד a, alike, alone, altogether, and, any(-thing), apiece, a certain, (dai-) ly, each (one), [phrase] eleven, every, few, first, [phrase] highway, a man, once, one, only, other, some, together, - properly, united, i.e. one - or (as an ordinal) first 1) one (number) 1a) one (number) 1b) each, every 1c) a certain 1d) an (indefinite article) 1e) only, once, once for all 1f) one...another, the one...the other, one after another, one by one 1g) first 1h) eleven (in combination), eleventh (ordinal)

Scripture References

Occurrences in the Bible

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ReferenceText
Genesis 32:8

And said, If Esau come to the one company, and smite it, then the other company which is left shall escape.

Judges 16:28

And Samson called unto the Lord, and said, O Lord God, remember me, I pray thee, and strengthen me, I pray thee, only this once, O God, that I may be at once avenged of the Philistines for my two eyes.

1 Chronicles 21:10

Go and tell David, saying, Thus saith the Lord, I offer thee three things: choose thee one of them, that I may do it unto thee.

Psalms 62:11

God hath spoken once; twice have I heard this; that power belongeth unto God.

Ezekiel 40:7

And every little chamber was one reed long, and one reed broad; and between the little chambers were five cubits; and the threshold of the gate by the porch of the gate within was one reed.

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Judges25
Ruth2
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Job12
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Devotional Reflection

How does the original Hebrew meaning of 'אֶחָד' deepen your understanding of Genesis 32:8?

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