The meaning of “אָחַר”
Understanding ʼâchar reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
continue, defer, delay, hinder, be late (slack), stay (there), tarry (longer). - to loiter (i.e. be behind) - by implica...
אָחַר
continue, defer, delay, hinder, be late (slack), stay (there), tarry (longer). - to loiter (i.e. be behind) - by implication to procrastinate 1) to delay, hesitate, tarry, defer, remain behind 1a) (Qal) 1a1) to delay, tarry (intensive) 1a2) to cause one to delay, hinder, keep back 1b) (Piel) to delay, wait, stay behind (but not in hope)
Occurrences in the Bible
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| Genesis 32:4 | “And he commanded them, saying, Thus shall ye speak unto my lord Esau; Thy servant Jacob saith thus, I have sojourned with Laban, and stayed there until now:” Word: אָחַר (ʼâchar) | |
| Deuteronomy 23:21 | “When thou shalt vow a vow unto the Lord thy God, thou shalt not slack to pay it: for the Lord thy God will surely require it of thee; and it would be sin in thee.” Word: אָחַר (ʼâchar) | |
| 2 Samuel 20:5 | “So Amasa went to assemble the men of Judah: but he tarried longer than the set time which he had appointed him.” Word: אָחַר (ʼâchar) | |
| Proverbs 23:30 | “They that tarry long at the wine; they that go to seek mixed wine.” Word: אָחַר (ʼâchar) | |
| Isaiah 46:13 | “I bring near my righteousness; it shall not be far off, and my salvation shall not tarry: and I will place salvation in Zion for Israel my glory. ” Word: אָחַר (ʼâchar) |
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