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Strong's Lexicon ach: Brother Original Word: אַח Part of Speech: Noun Masculine Transliteration: ach Pronunciation: ahkh Phonetic Spelling: (akh) Definition: a brother Meaning: A brother Word Origin: Aramaic, corresponding to the Hebrew אָח (ach) Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: • G80: ἀδελφός (adelphos) • This Greek term is used in the New Testament to denote a brother, both in the literal sense and in the broader sense of a fellow believer or compatriot. It carries similar connotations of familial and communal relationships as the Hebrew and Aramaic terms. This entry provides a comprehensive understanding of the Aramaic term אַח as used in the biblical text, highlighting its significance in conveying relationships and community within the scriptural narrative. Usage: The term אַח is used in the Aramaic portions of the Old Testament to denote a brother, which can refer to a biological sibling or a close associate or kin. Context: The Aramaic word אַח (ach) appears in the context of familial relationships, primarily in the books of Daniel and Ezra, where Aramaic is used. It is a term that signifies a brother, which can be understood both in the literal sense of a male sibling and in a broader sense to indicate a fellow member of a group or community. This usage is consistent with the Hebrew equivalent אָח, which is frequently found throughout the Old Testament. The concept of brotherhood in the biblical context often extends beyond blood relations to include covenantal and spiritual bonds, reflecting the communal and relational nature of ancient Near Eastern societies. In the Berean Standard Bible, the term is translated as "brother" in passages where the Aramaic text is present. For example, in the book of Daniel, the term may be used to describe the relationship between Daniel and his companions, emphasizing their unity and shared purpose. 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.