Strong's Lexicon Achira: Ahira Original Word: אֲחִירַע Word Origin: Derived from the Hebrew root אָח (ach), meaning "brother," and רַע (ra), meaning "evil" or "friend." Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: There are no direct Greek equivalents for the name Ahira, as it is a proper noun specific to the Hebrew context. However, the Greek Septuagint transliterates Hebrew names into Greek characters, which may be referenced in studies of the Septuagint. Usage: The name Ahira means "brother of evil" or "brother is evil." It is used as a proper name for a specific individual in the Hebrew Bible. Ahira is noted as a leader of the tribe of Naphtali during the wilderness wanderings of the Israelites. Cultural and Historical Background: In the context of ancient Israel, names often held significant meanings and were sometimes reflective of personal characteristics, familial relationships, or prophetic insights. Ahira, as a leader of the tribe of Naphtali, would have been responsible for representing his tribe during the encampments and journeys of the Israelites as they traveled from Egypt to the Promised Land. The tribe of Naphtali was one of the twelve tribes of Israel, descended from Naphtali, the sixth son of Jacob and Bilhah. NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originfrom ach and ra Definition "my brother is evil," a leader of Naphtali NASB Translation Ahira (5). Brown-Driver-Briggs אֲחִירַע proper name, masculine (my brother is evil) a chief of Naphtali Numbers 1:15; Numbers 2:29; Numbers 7:78,83; Numbers 10:27. Strong's Exhaustive Concordance Ahira From 'ach and ra'; brother of wrong; Achira, an Israelite -- Ahira. see HEBREW 'ach see HEBREW ra' Forms and Transliterations אֲחִירַ֖ע אחירע ’ă·ḥî·ra‘ ’ăḥîra‘ achiRaLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman's Concordance Numbers 1:15 HEB: לְנַ֨פְתָּלִ֔י אֲחִירַ֖ע בֶּן־ עֵינָֽן׃ NAS: of Naphtali, Ahira the son of Enan. KJV: Of Naphtali; Ahira the son of Enan. INT: of Naphtali Ahira the son of Enan Numbers 2:29 Numbers 7:78 Numbers 7:83 Numbers 10:27 5 Occurrences |
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