Original Word: אֲחוּמַי
Part of Speech: Proper Name Masculine
Transliteration: Achuwmay
Pronunciation: a-khoo-MAI
Phonetic Spelling: (akh-oo-mah'-ee)
Definition: Ahumai
Meaning: Achumai

Ahumai

Perhaps from 'ach and mayim; brother (i.e. Neighbour) of water; Achumai, an Israelite -- Ahumai.

see HEBREW 'ach

see HEBREW mayim

Word Origin
from ach and mayim
Definition
a desc. of Judah
NASB Translation
Ahumai (1).

אֲחוּמַי proper name, masculine descendant of Judah 1 Chronicles 4:2.

Word Origin: Derived from the Hebrew root אָח (ach), meaning "brother."

Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: There are no direct corresponding Strong's Greek entries for Achumai, as it is a unique Hebrew proper noun without a direct Greek equivalent in the Septuagint or New Testament texts.

Usage: Achumai is a proper noun used as a personal name in the Hebrew Bible.

Context: Achumai is a name found in the genealogical records of the tribe of Judah. Specifically, Achumai is mentioned as a descendant of Shelah, one of the sons of Judah. The name appears in the context of the genealogies that trace the lineage and familial connections of the tribe of Judah, highlighting the importance of family and heritage in the biblical narrative. The name itself, meaning "my brother is water," may suggest a familial relationship characterized by fluidity or adaptability, though the exact significance of the name in its original context is not explicitly detailed in the biblical text. The mention of Achumai in the genealogies underscores the meticulous record-keeping and the value placed on lineage within the Israelite community.

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