H259 אֶחָד ʼechâd Derivative

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Derivative of root אחד — canonical: H258 אָחַד (5 family members).

A cardinal numeral meaning 'one', indicating singularity, unity, or individual identity; used for counting, for emphasizing uniqueness or incomparability, for expressing 'each' or 'any one' within a group, and for describing unity or wholeness in both abstract and concrete senses. In construct forms or idioms, may denote 'first' or 'a certain (one)'.

Etymology From the root אחד, meaning 'to be one, to unite, to join together'. אֶחָד is the regular masculine singular cardinal numeral derived from this root. The word expresses both the idea of singularity ('one') and unity ('united, together as one').
Language Word Meaning Segmentation Root
Bemba Eka one, alone, by oneself
Ewe éɖé one (cardinal numeral)
Fante Ekor one

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  • H164 אֵהוּד Ehud unset

    Ehud, a personal name designating specifically one or more Israelite men; in the biblical context, most notably a promin