885. Achim

Lexicon

Achim: Achim

Original Word: Ἀχείμ
Part of Speech: Proper Noun, Indeclinable
Transliteration: Achim
Pronunciation: ah-KHEEM
Phonetic Spelling: (akh-ime')
Definition: Achim
Meaning: Achim, son of Zadok and father of Eliud.

Strong's Exhaustive Concordance

Achim.

Probably of Hebrew origin (compare Yowqiym); Achim, an Israelite -- Achim.

see HEBREW Yowqiym

NAS Exhaustive Concordance

Word Origin
probably of Hebrew origin, cf. Yoqim
Definition
Achim, an ancestor of Christ
NASB Translation
Achim (2).

Thayer's Greek Lexicon

STRONGS NT 885: Ἀχείμ

Ἀχείμ, ὁ, Achim, proper name of one of the ancestors of Christ, not mentioned in the O. T.: Matthew 1:14.

Topical Lexicon

Word Origin: Of Hebrew origin, derived from the Hebrew name אֲחִיּוּד (Achiyhud), meaning "brother of majesty" or "brother of Judah."

Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: The Greek name Ἀχείμ is related to the Hebrew name אֲחִיּוּד (Achiyhud), which can be linked to Strong's Hebrew entries such as H282 and H251, which pertain to names and terms involving "brother" (אָח, 'ach) and "majesty" or "praise" (יְהוּדָה, Yehudah).

Usage: The name Ἀχείμ appears in the genealogy of Jesus Christ as recorded in the Gospel of Luke. It is used to trace the lineage of Jesus through Joseph, His legal father.

Context: • Biblical Context: The name Ἀχείμ is found in the New Testament in the genealogy of Jesus Christ. Specifically, it appears in Luke 3:33, where it is listed among the ancestors of Jesus. This genealogy traces the lineage of Jesus through His legal father, Joseph, back to Adam, emphasizing Jesus' rightful place in the line of David and His fulfillment of Old Testament prophecies concerning the Messiah.
• Theological Significance: The inclusion of Acheim in the genealogy highlights the continuity of God's redemptive plan through history. Each name in the genealogy serves as a testament to God's faithfulness in preserving the line through which the Savior would come. The genealogies in the Gospels of Matthew and Luke, though differing in some names, collectively affirm Jesus' legitimate claim to the throne of David and His role as the promised Messiah.
• Historical and Cultural Insights: Genealogies were of great importance in Jewish culture, serving not only to establish legal rights and inheritance but also to affirm one's identity and place within the covenant community. The presence of Acheim in the genealogy underscores the meticulous care with which these records were maintained and the significance attributed to each individual in the unfolding of God's covenant promises.

Forms and Transliterations

Αχειμ Ἀχείμ Ἀχεὶμ Ἀχίμ Ἀχὶμ Achim Achím Achìm

Englishman's Concordance

Matthew 1:14 N
GRK: ἐγέννησεν τὸν Ἀχίμ Ἀχὶμ δὲ
NAS: the father of Achim, and Achim
KJV: Sadoc begat Achim; and Achim
INT: was father of Achim Achim moreover

Matthew 1:14 N
GRK: τὸν Ἀχίμ Ἀχὶμ δὲ ἐγέννησεν
NAS: of Achim, and Achim the father
KJV: Achim; and Achim begat Eliud;
INT: Achim Achim moreover was father of

Strong's Greek 885
2 Occurrences

Ἀχίμ — 2 Occ.