Lexical Summary ochoran: Backward, behind, after Original Word: אָחֲרָן Strong's Exhaustive Concordance another (Aramaic) from 'achar; the same as 'ochoriy; other -- (an-)other. see HEBREW 'achar see HEBREW 'ochoriy NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Origin(Aramaic) from achar Definition another NASB Translation another (6), one else (1), other (2), someone else (1). Brown-Driver-Briggs אָחֳרָן adjective masculine another (Egyptian Aramaic אחרן S-CD 11 +; Nabataean, Palmyrene id. (Lzb212); ᵑ7; compare Syriac  ); — Daniel 2:11,44; Daniel 3:29; Daniel 4:5; Kt Daniel 5:17; Daniel 7:24. The feminine in use is אָחֳרַי (Egyptian Aramaic אחרה, RÉS246; ᵑ7 Talmud אוֺחְרִי (D§ 20. 5); compare K§ 61, 5 M§ 87 d NöBeitr.51), Daniel 2:39 ׳מַלְכוּ א, Daniel 2:39; Daniel 7:5,6,8,20. Topical Lexicon Meaning and Scope The term designates someone or something “other” or “different” from the one already in view. It functions in Daniel’s Aramaic narratives and visions to highlight contrast, succession, or exclusivity. Whether referring to people, kingdoms, gods, or rewards, the word draws a clear boundary between what is presently under discussion and what lies outside that frame. Occurrences in Daniel 1. Daniel 2:11 – The court magicians confess that “no one can make it known to the king except the gods,” underscoring that no other human source can meet Nebuchadnezzar’s demand. Emphasis on Exclusivity and Distinction The word repeatedly stresses that true wisdom, salvation, and sovereignty are found in the Lord alone. In Daniel 2:11 the failure of Babylon’s sages paves the way for divine revelation through Daniel. In Daniel 3:29 the king’s confession magnifies God’s unique power to save. Each usage heightens the contrast between human limitation and divine sufficiency. Theological Significance Daniel 2:44 anchors the doctrine of God’s unassailable kingdom: “In the days of those kings, the God of heaven will set up a kingdom that will never be destroyed—and this kingdom will not be left to another people.” The term “another” underscores that the messianic rule cannot be transferred, overthrown, or inherited by merely human successors. Prophetically it anticipates the reign of Jesus Christ, whose dominion is “an everlasting dominion that will not pass away” (Daniel 7:14). Daniel 7:24 employs the word in a warning context. The “another king” who arises after the ten horns foreshadows an end-time antagonist. By calling him “different,” the text alerts readers to a final ruler whose character stands in stark contrast to God’s righteous kingdom. This prepares believers to discern and resist counterfeit authority. Historical Background The word appears in the Aramaic portion of Daniel (2:4b–7:28), a section composed for a Gentile imperial audience. Its use therefore bridges Hebrew prophecy and the lingua franca of the empire, testifying that God’s message of exclusive sovereignty speaks to all nations. Ministry Implications • Proclamation: Preachers may draw on Daniel 2:44 and 3:29 to declare the uniqueness of Christ’s kingdom and saving power, contrasting it with every “other” claim to ultimate authority. Summary Across five strategic passages, the word translated “another” or “other” functions as a literary marker of contrast. It exposes human inadequacy, exalts the matchless God of Israel, guarantees the permanence of His kingdom, and equips believers to live with courage and discernment until the final victory of Christ. Forms and Transliterations אָחֳרָ֔ן אָחֳרָ֖ן אחרן וְאָחֳרָ֞ן וְאָחֳרָן֙ ואחרן לְאָחֳרָ֣ן לאחרן ’ā·ḥo·rān ’āḥorān lə’āḥorān lə·’ā·ḥo·rān leochoRan ochoRan veochoRan wə’āḥorān wə·’ā·ḥo·rānLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman's Concordance Daniel 2:11 HEB: שָׁאֵל֙ יַקִּירָ֔ה וְאָחֳרָן֙ לָ֣א אִיתַ֔י NAS: is no one else who KJV: none other that can shew INT: demands is difficult one is no and there Daniel 2:44 Daniel 3:29 Daniel 5:17 Daniel 7:24 5 Occurrences |
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