אֲחִיהוּד
𐤀𐤇𐤉𐤄𐤅𐤃
Achihud
H282 noun
SILEX Entry
Definition
A personal name meaning 'my brother is majesty' or 'my brother is splendor.' The name appears as an Israelite male personal name in genealogical and tribal listings. Its primary sense is as a theophoric or descriptive name signifying a familial relationship (brother) linked to the concept of honor, majesty, or splendor (hod), either referencing divine splendor or simply commendable qualities.
Semantic Range
personal name designating 'my brother is majesty,' 'brother of splendor,' or 'brother of honor'; signifies familial relationship connected to majesty or splendor; only attested as a personal name
Root / Etymology
Formed from אָח ('āḥ, 'brother') and הוּד (from הוֹד, 'majesty,' 'splendor,' 'honor'). Thus, 'brother of majesty/splendor,' or 'my brother is majesty.'
Historical & Contextual Notes
The name אֲחִיהוּד appears in several genealogical lists (Num 34:27; 1 Chr 8:7) for Israelite individuals. The first element, אָח ('āḥ), regularly denotes familial relation but often possesses symbolic meaning in personal names. The second element, הוֹד (hod), signifies majesty or splendor and can allude either to human or divine qualities. The usage of such compound names was common among Israelites during ancient periods, with parallels in other ancient Near Eastern languages. Notably, while some English translations treat it simply as a personal name ('Ahihud'), the compositional meaning would have resonated in biblical Hebrew to denote honor either within the immediate family or in connection to a deity—though no explicit divine reference is present in this formation. The translation 'brother of renown' reflects the KJV tradition but may downplay the nuance of 'splendor' or 'majesty' inherent in הוֹד. Usage is limited to personal names and does not evolve into a broader semantic range.
Original Strong's Gloss (1890)
from אָח and הוֹד; brother (i.e. possessor) of renown; Achihud, an Israelite; Ahihud.
Bantu Hebrew
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אח, הוד (ʾ-ḥ; h-w-d) — brother, majesty, splendor, honor
Word Forms
1 distinct form
| SIDANCE | Surface | Transliteration | Morphology | Common | SIBI-P1 | Occurrences |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
H282-01 |
אֲחִיה֖וּד | achihud | HNp |
Ahihud | My Brother Is Majesty | 1 |
Occurrences in Scripture
1 total occurrence
| SIDANCE | Reference | Word | Transliteration | Morphology | Common | SIBI-P1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
H282-01 |
Numbers 34:27 | אֲחִיה֖וּד | achihud | HNp |
Ahihud | My Brother Is Majesty |