אָ֨ח
𐤀𐤇
ach
brother
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-'.
Malachi 1:2 · Word #9
Lexicon H251
| Lemma | אָח |
| Lemma (Paleo) | 𐤀𐤇 |
| Transliteration | ʼâch |
| Strong's | H251 |
| In-context | brother |
Morphology HNcmsa
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 | a — Absolute — The noun stands independently |
SIBI-P1 H251-02
a brother
| Root | אח (ʾ-ḥ) |
| Core Meanings | brotherhood, kinship, familial bond, association, affinity |
| Semantic Range | A male sibling; a close male relative; a fellow member of a tribe or people; an ally; one sharing a common cause or resemblance. |
| Conceptual Significance | In the biblical text, אח expresses not only biological brotherhood but covenantal solidarity and communal identity within Israel. It can denote tribal unity, social responsibility, and the moral obligation owed to one’s fellow member of the covenant community. |
| Morphological Notes | Common masculine singular noun in the absolute state; no pronominal suffix or definite article attached. |
| Rendering Rationale | The noun is masculine singular absolute (HNcmsa), so the rendering preserves both gender and number as "a brother." This reflects the core idea of male kinship or close relational bond inherent in the root אח. |
AI-generated (openai/gpt-5.2-chat-latest)
Words from Root אח (brotherhood, kinship, familial bond, association, affinity)
| SILEX Code | Transliteration | SIBI-P1 |
|---|---|---|
H251-01 |
ach | a brother |
H251-03 |
achay | my brothers |
H251-04 |
achayikhe | your 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 |