Strong’s H0269

אָחוֹת

Part of speech

Noun Feminine

Transliteration

achowth

Pronunciation

ah-khoth'

Definition

Sister

Meaning

a sister, )

Usage

The Hebrew word "achoth" primarily means "sister" and is used to denote a female sibling. It can also be used more broadly to refer to a close female relative or a woman of the same people or nation, indicating a sense of kinship or community. In some contexts, it may be used metaphorically to describe a close relationship or bond, similar to that of siblings.

Bible references

Genesis 4:22;Genesis 12:13;Genesis 12:19;Genesis 20:2;Genesis 20:5;Genesis 20:12;Genesis 24:30;Genesis 24:30;Genesis 24:59;Genesis 24:60;Genesis 25:20;Genesis 26:7;Genesis 26:9;Genesis 28:9;Genesis 29:13;Genesis 30:1;Genesis 30:8;Genesis 34:13;Genesis 34:14;Genesis 34:27;Genesis 34:31;Genesis 36:3;Genesis 36:22;Genesis 46:17;Exodus 2:4