◄ 252. ach ►
Strong's Lexicon ach: Brother Original Word: אַח Part of Speech: Noun Masculine Transliteration: ach Pronunciation: ahkh Phonetic Spelling: (akh) Definition: Brother Meaning: a brother Word Origin: A primitive word Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: - G80: ἀδελφός (adelphos) - brother - G81: ἀδελφή (adelphē) - sister Usage: The Hebrew word "ach" primarily means "brother" and is used to denote a male sibling. It can also extend to a broader sense of kinship, including close relatives or fellow members of a group or community. In some contexts, it is used metaphorically to refer to allies or companions. Cultural and Historical Background: In ancient Hebrew culture, the concept of "brother" extended beyond immediate family to include tribal and national relationships. The bond between brothers was considered sacred and was often associated with loyalty, protection, and shared inheritance. The patriarchal society of ancient Israel placed significant emphasis on family lineage and kinship, making the role of a brother crucial in maintaining family honor and continuity. NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Origin (Aramaic) corresponding to ach Definition a brother NASB Translation brothers (1). Brown-Driver-Briggs [אַח] noun masculine brother; — plural suffix אחיך Kt (? יִַ֯֫ךְ K§ 53, 2, Anm. b)), אֶחָךְ Qr (K§ 63) Ezra 7:18 thy brethren, i.e. fellows, associates. [אַחֲוָיָה] see [חוה]. [אֲחִידָה] see חוד. Strong's Exhaustive Concordance brother (Aramaic) corresponding to 'ach -- brother. see HEBREW 'ach Forms and Transliterations אֶחָ֜ךְ אחך ’e·ḥāḵ ’eḥāḵ eChach Links Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel Texts Englishman's Concordance Ezra 7:18 HEB: [אֶחַיִךְ כ] (אֶחָ֜ךְ ק) יִיטַ֗ב NAS: good to you and to your brothers to do with the rest KJV: to thee, and to thy brethren, to do INT: and and to brother good the rest 1 Occurrence Strong's Hebrew 252 1 Occurrence ’e·ḥāḵ — 1 Occ.