אֲחִ֣י
𐤀𐤇𐤉
achi
the brother of
a primitive word; a brother (used in the widest sense of literal relationship and metaphorical affinity or resemblance (like father)); another, brother(-ly); kindred, like, other. Compare also the proper names beginning with 'Ah-' or 'Ahi-'.
1 Chronicles 2:32 · Word #3
Lexicon H251
| Lemma | אָח |
| Lemma (Paleo) | 𐤀𐤇 |
| Transliteration | ʼâch |
| Strong's | H251 |
| In-context | the brother of |
Morphology HNcmsc
All morphology codes
| Part of Speech | N — Noun — A person, place, thing, or idea |
| Subtype | c — Common — Common noun |
| Gender | m — Masculine — Masculine |
| Number | s — Singular — Singular |
| State | c — Construct — The noun is bound to the following word |
SIBI-P1 H251-10
my brother
| Root | אח (ʾ-ḥ) |
| Core Meanings | brotherhood, kinship, shared lineage, close association |
| Semantic Range | male sibling; half-brother; kinsman; fellow tribesman; covenant partner; ally; close companion; term of endearment or solidarity |
| Conceptual Significance | אָח expresses more than biological siblinghood; it embodies covenantal kinship and communal responsibility within Israel. Calling someone “my brother” signals shared identity, obligation, and loyalty under the covenant, extending from family bonds to national and even spiritual fellowship. |
| Morphological Notes | HNcmsc/Sp1cs: Hebrew Noun common masculine singular construct with 1st person common singular suffix (“-î,” my). Some occurrences appear without the suffix in construct form but contextually function as direct address (“O my brother”). |
| Rendering Rationale | The noun אָח means “brother,” expressing close male kinship or covenantal solidarity. The form אָחִי / אֲחִי consists of the masculine singular noun in construct with a 1st person common singular pronominal suffix (-ִי), yielding “my brother,” preserving both the masculine singular sense and the personal possession indicated in the morphology. |
AI-generated (openai/gpt-5.2-chat-latest)
Words from Root אח (brotherhood, kinship, shared lineage, close association)
| SILEX Code | Transliteration | SIBI-P1 |
|---|---|---|
H251-01 |
ach | a brother |
|
ach | a brother |
H251-02 |
achay | my brothers |
Word Usage (630 occurrences of H251)
| Location | Form | Transliteration | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| Genesis 4:2 | אָחִ֖י/ו | achiv | his brother |
| Genesis 4:8 | אָחִ֑י/ו | achiv | his brother |
| Genesis 4:8 | אָחִ֖י/ו | achiv-2 | his brother |