אַחֲוָה
𐤀𐤇𐤅𐤄
ʼachăvâh
H263 verb
SILEX Entry
Definition
Revelation, interpretation, or making known (of hidden matters), especially with respect to explaining or resolving enigmatic questions, dreams, or riddles. In Aramaic biblical contexts, denotes the act of providing an explanation or interpretation; similar to 'disclosure' or 'solution.'
Semantic Range
showing, declaration, revelation (of a mystery or hidden thing), solution (especially of riddles or enigmatic sayings), interpretation (especially of dreams or parables)
Root / Etymology
From the Aramaic root אחו (achw), paralleling the Hebrew root אחו. The core sense of the root is 'to show, declare, explain.' The nominal form אַחֲוָה derives from this root, signifying 'the act of showing, indicating, explaining.'
Historical & Contextual Notes
אַחֲוָה occurs in the Aramaic sections of the Hebrew Bible (notably in Daniel) and regularly refers to the action of explaining mysteries, especially dreams or riddles presented to wise men or court figures for solution. Its usage is closely tied to the context of divination, interpretation, or the revealing of that which is hidden. Unlike Hebrew counterparts such as פתרון (pitron, 'interpretation') or הודעה (hoda'ah, 'notification'), אַחֲוָה is more narrowly focused on the act of making obscure matters comprehensible, often in response to a challenge or request for clarification from a royal figure. English translations such as 'solution' or 'interpretation' often convey its function, but may obscure the nuance of public revelation or declaration. The word is attested primarily in exilic and post-exilic Aramaic and not in earlier Hebrew narrative, reflecting the linguistic context of the Persian period.
Original Strong's Gloss (1890)
(Aramaic) corresponding to אַחְוָה; solution (of riddles); showing.
Bantu Hebrew
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אחו (ʾ-ḥ-w) — to show, reveal, declare, explain
| Strong's | Lemma | SIBI-P1 |
|---|---|---|
| H260 | אָחוּ | marsh reed |
Word Forms
1 distinct form
| SIDANCE | Surface | Transliteration | Morphology | Common | SIBI-P1 | Occurrences |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
H263-01 |
וַֽ/אַֽחֲוָיַ֨ת | vaachavayat | AC/Vhc |
and-explaining | and to make known | 1 |
Occurrences in Scripture
1 total occurrence
| SIDANCE | Reference | Word | Transliteration | Morphology | Common | SIBI-P1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
H263-01 |
Daniel 5:12 | וַֽ/אַֽחֲוָיַ֨ת | vaachavayat | AC/Vhc |
and-explaining | and to make known |