263. achavah or achavayah

Lexicon

achavah or achavayah: Brotherhood, kinship, fellowship

Original Word: אַחֲוָה
Part of Speech: Noun Feminine
Transliteration: achavah
Pronunciation: a-kha-VAH or a-kha-va-YAH
Phonetic Spelling: (akh-av-aw')
Definition: Brotherhood, kinship, fellowship
Meaning: solution

Strong's Exhaustive Concordance

showing

(Aramaic) corresponding to 'achvah; solution (of riddles) -- showing.

see HEBREW 'achvah

NAS Exhaustive Concordance

Word Origin
(Aramaic) corresponding to achvah
Definition
a declaring
NASB Translation
explanation (1).

Brown-Driver-Briggs

[אַחֲוָיָה] noun feminine a declaring (properly Infinitive Aph`el, K^{§ 60. 1})); — construct אַחֲוָיַת אֲחִידָן Daniel 5:12 the declaring of riddles (compare לְהַגִּיד הַחִרדָה Judges 14:14f., Bev).

Topical Lexicon

Word Origin: Derived from the Aramaic root חוה (chavah), which means "to show" or "to declare."

Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: • While there is no direct Greek equivalent for the Aramaic term אַחֲוָה, the concept of interpretation and revelation can be related to Greek terms such as ἑρμηνεία (hermeneia, Strong's Greek 2058), which means "interpretation," and ἀποκάλυψις (apokalypsis, Strong's Greek 602), meaning "revelation" or "unveiling." These terms capture the essence of revealing or explaining hidden truths, similar to the function of אַחֲוָה in the Aramaic context.

Usage: This Aramaic term is used in the context of interpreting dreams or visions, where a solution or explanation is provided to make the meaning clear.

Context: • The term אַחֲוָה appears in the Aramaic portions of the Old Testament, specifically in the Book of Daniel. It is used in the context of interpreting dreams and visions, a significant theme in the narrative of Daniel. The word underscores the role of divine revelation and wisdom in providing understanding and clarity to otherwise mysterious or hidden matters.
• In Daniel 5:12, the term is used to describe Daniel's ability to interpret dreams, explain riddles, and solve difficult problems: "This man Daniel, whom the king named Belteshazzar, was found to have an extraordinary spirit, knowledge, and insight to interpret dreams, explain riddles, and solve difficult problems. Call for Daniel, and he will give the interpretation."
• The use of אַחֲוָה highlights the importance of divine insight and the role of God's chosen individuals in communicating His messages and solutions to human leaders. It reflects the belief in a God who reveals mysteries and provides guidance through His servants.

Forms and Transliterations

וַֽאַֽחֲוָיַ֨ת ואחוית vaachavaYat wa’aḥăwāyaṯ wa·’a·ḥă·wā·yaṯ

Englishman's Concordance

Daniel 5:12
HEB: מְפַשַּׁ֣ר חֶלְמִין֩ וַֽאַֽחֲוָיַ֨ת אֲחִידָ֜ן וּמְשָׁרֵ֣א
NAS: of dreams, explanation of enigmas
KJV: of dreams, and shewing of hard sentences,
INT: interpretation of dreams explanation of enigmas and solving

1 Occurrence

Strong's Hebrew 263
1 Occurrence

wa·’a·ḥă·wā·yaṯ — 1 Occ.