Original Word: אַחֲרִית
Part of Speech: Noun Feminine
Transliteration: achariyth
Pronunciation: a-kha-REET
Phonetic Spelling: (akh-ar-eeth')
Definition: End, latter time, future, outcome, posterity
Meaning: later

latter

(Aramaic) from 'achar; the same as 'achariyth; later -- latter.

see HEBREW 'achar

see HEBREW 'achariyth

Word Origin
(Aramaic) from achar
Definition
the end
NASB Translation
latter (1).

אַחֲרִית noun feminine construct end (Hebraism; so (compare Jacob^{ZAW, 1902, 84-6}) Christian-Palestinian Aramaic, Schulth⁶); — Daniel 2:28 יוֺמַיָּא ׳בְּא (from Biblical Hebrew הַיָּמִיחם ׳בְּא p. 31a).

Word Origin: Derived from the Hebrew root אָחַר (achar), meaning "to be behind" or "to come after."

Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: • The Greek equivalent often associated with the concept of "end" or "latter" is τέλος (telos), Strong's Greek Number 5056, which similarly denotes an end, completion, or fulfillment. Another related term is ἔσχατος (eschatos), Strong's Greek Number 2078, meaning "last" or "final," often used in eschatological contexts.

Usage: The word is used in the context of time, indicating the latter days or the end times. It can also refer to the outcome or final result of a situation.

Context: • The Aramaic term אַחֲרִית appears in the context of prophetic literature and eschatological discussions. It is often used to describe the culmination of events or the final destiny of individuals or nations. In the Berean Standard Bible, it is translated as "later" or "end," reflecting its focus on the future or the conclusion of a matter.
• The concept of אַחֲרִית is significant in biblical theology, as it often relates to the fulfillment of divine promises or the realization of God's ultimate plan. It can be seen in passages that discuss the "latter days" or the "end times," where it underscores the transition from the present to a future state ordained by God.
• In the prophetic books, אַחֲרִית is used to convey hope and assurance that despite current circumstances, there is a divinely orchestrated future that will bring about justice, restoration, or judgment. This term invites readers to consider the broader narrative of God's interaction with humanity and the world.

בְּאַחֲרִ֣ית באחרית bə’aḥărîṯ bə·’a·ḥă·rîṯ beachaRitInterlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel Texts