The meaning of “אָחוֹר”
Understanding ʼâchôwr reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
or (shortened) אָחֹר ʼâchôr (awkhore') ; from אֲחִירַע after(-ward), back (part, -side, -ward), hereafter, (be-) hind(-e...
אָחוֹר
or (shortened) אָחֹר ʼâchôr (awkhore') ; from אֲחִירַע after(-ward), back (part, -side, -ward), hereafter, (be-) hind(-er part), time to come, without. - the hinder part - hence (adverb) behind, backward - also (as facing north) the West 1) the back side, the rear 1a) backwards 1b) hereafter (of time) 1c) behind
Occurrences in the Bible
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| Genesis 49:17 | “Dan shall be a serpent by the way, an adder in the path, that biteth the horse heels, so that his rider shall fall backward.” Word: אָחוֹר (ʼâchôwr) | |
| 2 Samuel 10:9 | “When Joab saw that the front of the battle was against him before and behind, he chose of all the choice men of Israel, and put them in array against the Syrians:” Word: אָחוֹר (ʼâchôwr) | |
| 1 Chronicles 19:10 | “Now when Joab saw that the battle was set against him before and behind, he chose out of all the choice of Israel, and put them in array against the Syrians.” Word: אָחוֹר (ʼâchôwr) | |
| Job 23:8 | “Behold, I go forward, but he is not there; and backward, but I cannot perceive him:” Word: אָחוֹר (ʼâchôwr) | |
| Proverbs 29:11 | “A fool uttereth all his mind: but a wise man keepeth it in till afterwards.” Word: אָחוֹר (ʼâchôwr) |