◄ 5917. Akar ►
Strong's Lexicon Akar: To trouble, to disturb, to bring calamity Original Word: עָכָר Part of Speech: Proper Name Masculine Transliteration: `Akar Pronunciation: ah-KAR Phonetic Spelling: (aw-kawr') Definition: To trouble, to disturb, to bring calamity Meaning: Akar Word Origin: A primitive root Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: The Greek equivalent often used in the Septuagint for "Akar" is ταράσσω (tarasso), which also means to trouble or disturb. Usage: The Hebrew verb "Akar" primarily means to trouble or disturb. It is often used in the context of causing distress or bringing about a negative consequence. The term can imply a disruption of peace or order, leading to calamity or misfortune. In the biblical narrative, it is frequently associated with actions that result in divine displeasure or judgment. Cultural and Historical Background: In ancient Israelite culture, the concept of "troubling" was significant, as it often related to actions that disrupted the community's harmony or violated God's commandments. The Israelites believed that sin and disobedience could bring trouble not only upon individuals but also upon the entire community. This understanding is reflected in the communal nature of many Old Testament laws and the emphasis on collective responsibility. NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Origin from akar Definition a man of Judah, perhaps the same as NH5912 NASB Translation Achar (1). Strong's Exhaustive Concordance Achar From akar; troublesome; Akar, an Israelite -- Achar. Compare Akan. see HEBREW akar see HEBREW Akan Forms and Transliterations עָכָר֙ עכר ‘ā·ḵār ‘āḵār aChar Links Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel Texts Englishman's Concordance 1 Chronicles 2:7 HEB: וּבְנֵ֖י כַּרְמִ֑י עָכָר֙ עוֹכֵ֣ר יִשְׂרָאֵ֔ל NAS: of Carmi [was] Achar, the troubler KJV: of Carmi; Achar, the troubler INT: the son of Carmi Achar the troubler of Israel 1 Occurrence Strong's Hebrew 5917 1 Occurrence ‘ā·ḵār — 1 Occ.