The meaning of “אַחֵר”
Understanding ʼachêr reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
(an-) other man, following, next, strange. - properly, hinder - generally, next, other, etc. 1) another, other, followin...
אַחֵר
(an-) other man, following, next, strange. - properly, hinder - generally, next, other, etc. 1) another, other, following 1a) following, further 1b) other, different
Occurrences in the Bible
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| Genesis 29:27 | “Fulfil her week, and we will give thee this also for the service which thou shalt serve with me yet seven other years.” Word: אַחֵר (ʼachêr) | |
| Joshua 24:2 | “And Joshua said unto all the people, Thus saith the Lord God of Israel, Your fathers dwelt on the other side of the flood in old time, even Terah, the father of Abraham, and the father of Nachor: and they served other gods.” Word: אַחֵר (ʼachêr) | |
| 1 Kings 11:4 | “For it came to pass, when Solomon was old, that his wives turned away his heart after other gods: and his heart was not perfect with the Lord his God, as was the heart of David his father.” Word: אַחֵר (ʼachêr) | |
| Nehemiah 7:33 | “The men of the other Nebo, fifty and two.” Word: אַחֵר (ʼachêr) | |
| Ecclesiastes 7:22 | “For oftentimes also thine own heart knoweth that thou thyself likewise hast cursed others.” Word: אַחֵר (ʼachêr) |
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