291. Achyan
Berean Strong's Lexicon
Achyan: Achyan

Original Word: אַחְיָן
Part of Speech: Proper Name Masculine
Transliteration: Achyan
Pronunciation: akh-YAHN
Phonetic Spelling: (akh-yawn')
Definition: Achyan
Meaning: Achjan

Word Origin: Derived from the Hebrew root אָח (ach), meaning "brother."

Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: There is no direct Greek equivalent for Achyan in the Strong's Greek Dictionary, as it is a specific Hebrew proper noun. However, the concept of "brother" is represented in Greek by the word ἀδελφός (adelphos), Strong's Greek #80.

Usage: The name "Achyan" is used as a proper noun in the Hebrew Bible, specifically referring to an individual. The root of the name suggests a familial connection, often translated as "brother" or "kinsman," indicating a relationship or bond.

Cultural and Historical Background: In ancient Hebrew culture, names were often given to reflect familial ties, personal characteristics, or divine attributes. The root word אָח (ach) emphasizes the importance of family and kinship in Israelite society. Names like Achyan would have been significant in identifying one's lineage and social connections within the community.

NAS Exhaustive Concordance
Word Origin
from the same as ach
Definition
"brotherly," a Manassite
NASB Translation
Ahian (1).

Brown-Driver-Briggs
אַחְיָן proper name, masculine (fraternal, Aramaic ) a Manassite 1 Chronicles 7:19.

Strong's Exhaustive Concordance
Ahian

From 'ach; brotherly; Achjan, an Israelite -- Ahian.

see HEBREW 'ach

Forms and Transliterations
אַחְיָ֣ן אחין ’aḥ·yān ’aḥyān achYan
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Englishman's Concordance
1 Chronicles 7:19
HEB: בְּנֵ֣י שְׁמִידָ֑ע אַחְיָ֣ן וָשֶׁ֔כֶם וְלִקְחִ֖י
NAS: of Shemida were Ahian and Shechem
KJV: of Shemida were, Ahian, and Shechem,
INT: the sons of Shemida were Ahian and Shechem and Likhi

1 Occurrence

Strong's Hebrew 291
1 Occurrence


’aḥ·yān — 1 Occ.
















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