Strong’s H0309

אָחַר

Part of speech

Verb

Transliteration

achar

Pronunciation

ah-khar'

Definition

after, behind, following, later

Meaning

to loiter, to procrastinate

Usage

The Hebrew word "achar" primarily denotes a sense of time or position, indicating something that comes after or is behind something else. It is used to describe sequences in time (e.g., events occurring after one another) or spatial relationships (e.g., following behind someone). In the context of biblical narratives, "achar" often signifies the unfolding of events according to divine timing or order.

Bible references

Genesis 24:56;Genesis 32:4;Genesis 34:19;Exodus 22:29;Deuteronomy 7:10;Deuteronomy 23:21;Judges 5:28;2 Samuel 20:5;Psalm 40:17;Psalm 70:5;Psalm 127:2;Proverbs 23:30;Ecclesiastes 5:4;Isaiah 5:11;Isaiah 46:13;Daniel 9:19;Habakkuk 2:3