Berean Strong's Lexicon Achuzzath: Achuzzath Original Word: אֲחֻזַּת Word Origin: Derived from the Hebrew root אָחַז (achaz), meaning "to seize" or "to hold." Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: There is no direct Greek equivalent for Achuzzath, as it is a proper name specific to the Hebrew text. However, the concept of an advisor or counselor can be related to Greek terms like σύμβουλος (sýmboulos), meaning "counselor" or "advisor." Usage: Achuzzath is a personal name found in the Hebrew Bible. It is used to refer to a specific individual, a friend or advisor of Abimelech, the Philistine king of Gerar. Cultural and Historical Background: In the ancient Near Eastern context, names often held significant meanings and were sometimes indicative of a person's role or character. Achuzzath, being associated with Abimelech, suggests a position of trust or counsel within the Philistine court. The Philistines were a significant group during the time of the patriarchs, often interacting with the Israelites. The presence of Achuzzath in the narrative underscores the diplomatic and social interactions between different peoples in the region. NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originfrom achaz Definition "possession," a friend of Abimelech NASB Translation Ahuzzath (1). Brown-Driver-Briggs אֲחֻזַּת proper name, masculine (possession) friend of Abi-melech Genesis 26:26. I. אחח (cry, howl, onomatopoetic, compare Arabic Strong's Exhaustive Concordance Ahuzzath A variation of 'achuzzah; possession; Achuzzath, a Philistine -- Ahuzzath. see HEBREW 'achuzzah Forms and Transliterations וַאֲחֻזַּת֙ ואחזת vaachuzZat wa’ăḥuzzaṯ wa·’ă·ḥuz·zaṯLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman's Concordance Genesis 26:26 HEB: אֵלָ֖יו מִגְּרָ֑ר וַאֲחֻזַּת֙ מֵֽרֵעֵ֔הוּ וּפִיכֹ֖ל NAS: with his adviser Ahuzzath and Phicol KJV: to him from Gerar, and Ahuzzath one of his friends, INT: to him Gerar Ahuzzath his adviser and Phicol 1 Occurrence |
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