Hebrew · H251, H7350 · unreviewed

אָח רָחוֹק

A brother (used in the widest sense of literal relationship and metaphorical affinity or resemblance [like 1 ]) · remote , literally or figuratively, of place or time; specifically, precious ; often used adverbially (with preposition)

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אָח H251 a brother (used in the widest sense of literal relationship and metaphorical affinity or resemblance [like 1 ])
Pronunciation ʾāḥ
Brother encompasses blood kinship, tribal solidarity, covenantal partnership, and metaphorical affinity or resemblance.
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רָחוֹק H7350 remote , literally or figuratively, of place or time; specifically, precious ; often used adverbially (with preposition)
Pronunciation rāḥwōq
Distance as fundamental separation—spatial, temporal, or relational—expressing remoteness and the preciousness of what lies beyond reach
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What does אָח רָחוֹק (ach rachoq) mean in the Bible?

אָח · רָחוֹק is a Hebrew word meaning "a brother (used in the widest sense of literal relationship and metaphorical affinity or resemblance [like 1 ])".

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Meaning

a brother (used in the widest sense of literal relationship and metaphorical affinity or resemblance [like 1 ])
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