313. Acher

Lexicon

Acher: Other, another, different

Original Word: אַחֵר
Part of Speech: Proper Name Masculine
Transliteration: Acher
Pronunciation: ah-KHAYR
Phonetic Spelling: (akh-air')
Definition: Other, another, different
Meaning: Acher

Strong's Exhaustive Concordance

Aher

The same as 'acher; Acher, an Israelite -- Aher.

see HEBREW 'acher

NAS Exhaustive Concordance

Word Origin
of uncertain derivation
Definition
an Isr.
NASB Translation
Aher (1).

Brown-Driver-Briggs

II. אַחֵר proper name, masculine 1 Chronicles 7:12 (identity & meaning quite dubious; Be thinks = אַחֵר

adjective another, to avoid naming Dan (compare Genesis 46:23; Numbers 26:42) on account of the narrative Judges 17f. Öttli identifies with שַׁחֲרַיִם Judges 17f 8:8>).

Topical Lexicon

Word Origin: Derived from the Hebrew root אָחֵר (achar), meaning "another" or "other."

Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: There are no direct corresponding Strong's Greek entries for the Hebrew name Acher, as it is a specific proper noun used in the Old Testament genealogies. However, the concept of "another" or "other" can be found in Greek words such as ἄλλος (allos, Strong's Greek 243) and ἕτερος (heteros, Strong's Greek 2087), which convey similar meanings in different contexts within the New Testament.

Usage: The name Acher is used in the context of genealogies and lists within the Hebrew Bible. It is not a common name and appears in specific passages related to tribal or familial lineages.

Context: • Acher is mentioned in the genealogical records of the tribe of Asher. In 1 Chronicles 7:12, Acher is listed among the descendants of Asher, one of the twelve tribes of Israel. The passage reads: "Shuppim and Huppim were the sons of Ir, and Hushim was the son of Acher." This reference places Acher within the context of the tribal families of Israel, highlighting the importance of lineage and heritage in the biblical narrative.
• The name Acher, meaning "another" or "other," may suggest a secondary or additional line within the family tree, possibly indicating a branch or division within the tribe. The genealogical records in Chronicles often serve to establish the historical and familial connections among the tribes of Israel, underscoring the continuity of God's covenant with His people through their descendants.
• The use of Acher in this context reflects the broader biblical theme of identity and belonging within the covenant community. Names and genealogies in the Bible often carry significant theological and historical implications, serving as markers of divine promise and human responsibility.

Forms and Transliterations

אַחֵֽר׃ אחר׃ ’a·ḥêr ’aḥêr aCher

Englishman's Concordance

1 Chronicles 7:12
HEB: חֻשִׁ֖ם בְּנֵ֥י אַחֵֽר׃
NAS: Hushim [was] the son of Aher.
KJV: [and] Hushim, the sons of Aher.
INT: Hushim the son of Aher

1 Occurrence

Strong's Hebrew 313
1 Occurrence

’a·ḥêr — 1 Occ.