אַחַר

a.charAdjectiveH0310

after

From: from H309 (אָחַר);

Short Definition

properly, the hind part; generally used as an adverb or conjunction, after (in various senses)

Full Lexicon Entry

  1. after the following part, behind (of place), hinder, afterwards (of time) 1a) as an adverb 1a1) behind (of place) 1a2) afterwards (of time) 1b) as a preposition 1b1) behind, after (of place) 1b2) after (of time) 1b3) besides 1c) as a conjunction 1c) after that 1d) as a substantive 1d1) hinder part 1e) with other prepositions 1e1) from behind 1e2) from following after

Grammar

Part of Speech Adjective

Morphology H:A

DescriptionHebrew Adjective

Occurrences

632 times

Appears 632 times in the Old Testament. Top books include:

Genesis
80
2 Samuel
53
Jeremiah
49
1 Kings
46
1 Samuel
40

Key Passages

  • 1 Chronicles 10:2
  • 2 Chronicles 8:8
  • Exodus 11:5
  • Genesis 5:26
  • Jol 2:14

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