Hebrew Word Study
The meaning of “אֲכִישׁ”
Understanding ʼĂkîysh reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
Definition
of uncertain derivation Achish. - § Achish = "I will blacken (or terrify)" or "only a man" - Akish, a Philistine king 1)...
H397
Hebrew Text
Strong's Concordance
אֲכִישׁ
Phoneticaw-keesh'
TransliterationʼĂkîysh
Grammar Code
N:N-M-P
Noun
Strong's Definition
Strong's Exhaustive Concordance
of uncertain derivation Achish. - § Achish = "I will blacken (or terrify)" or "only a man" - Akish, a Philistine king 1) Philistine king of Gath
Scripture References
Occurrences in the Bible
20 total references
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 Samuel 27:10 | “And Achish said, Whither have ye made a road to day? And David said, Against the south of Judah, and against the south of the Jerahmeelites, and against the south of the Kenites.” Word: אֲכִישׁ (ʼĂkîysh) | |
| 1 Kings 2:40 | “And Shimei arose, and saddled his ass, and went to Gath to Achish to seek his servants: and Shimei went, and brought his servants from Gath.” Word: אֲכִישׁ (ʼĂkîysh) |