Original Word: אֲחִי
Part of Speech: Proper Name Masculine
Transliteration: Achiy
Pronunciation: ah-KHEE
Phonetic Spelling: (akh-ee')
Definition: Achi
Meaning: Achi

Ahi

From 'ach; brotherly; Achi, the name of two Israelites -- Ahi.

see HEBREW 'ach

Word Origin
from ach and Yah
Definition
"brother of Yah," an Isr. name
NASB Translation
Ahi (2).

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

Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: There are no direct corresponding Strong's Greek entries for the Hebrew name אֲחִי (Achi) as it is a proper noun specific to Hebrew genealogies and does not have a direct Greek equivalent in the Septuagint or New Testament texts.

Usage: The name Achi appears in the context of genealogies and personal names within the Hebrew Bible. It is used to denote individuals in specific lineages.

Context: • Achi is a proper noun found in the Hebrew Bible, specifically in genealogical records. The name is derived from the Hebrew word אָח (ach), which means "brother," and is often used to signify familial relationships or close kinship. In the context of the Bible, names like Achi are significant as they often reflect the cultural and familial importance of kinship ties in ancient Israelite society.
• The name Achi appears in 1 Chronicles 5:15, where it is listed among the descendants of Gad, one of the tribes of Israel. The passage reads: "Ahi son of Abdiel, the son of Guni, was head of their family." (BSB)
• The genealogical context of Achi highlights the importance of lineage and heritage in the biblical narrative, serving as a record of tribal and familial affiliations that were crucial for identity and inheritance in ancient Israel.

אֲחִ֥י אֲחִי֙ אחי ’ă·ḥî ’ăḥî aChiInterlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel Texts