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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)...

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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
ReferenceText
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)

Usage Statistics

Total Occurrences
20x
Most Frequent Book
1 Samuel
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