Hebrew Word Study
The meaning of “אָחוּ”
Understanding ʼâchûw reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
Definition
of uncertain (perhaps Egyptian) derivation flag, meadow. - a bulrush or any marshy grass (particularly that along the Ni...
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Hebrew Text
Strong's Concordance
אָחוּ
Phoneticaw'-khoo
Transliterationʼâchûw
Grammar Code
H:N-M
Hebrew Noun, Masculine
Strong's Definition
Strong's Exhaustive Concordance
of uncertain (perhaps Egyptian) derivation flag, meadow. - a bulrush or any marshy grass (particularly that along the Nile) 1) reeds, marsh plants, rushes
Scripture References
Occurrences in the Bible
3 total references
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| Genesis 41:2 | “And, behold, there came up out of the river seven well favoured kine and fatfleshed; and they fed in a meadow.” Word: אָחוּ (ʼâchûw) | |
| Genesis 41:18 | “And, behold, there came up out of the river seven kine, fatfleshed and well favoured; and they fed in a meadow:” Word: אָחוּ (ʼâchûw) | |
| Job 8:11 | “Can the rush grow up without mire? can the flag grow without water?” Word: אָחוּ (ʼâchûw) |