Hebrew · H268, H1980

אָחוֹר תֵּלֵכִי

The hinder part; hence (adverb) behind , backward ; also (as facing north) the West · to walk (in a great variety of applications, literally and figuratively)

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אָחוֹר H268 the hinder part; hence (adverb) behind , backward ; also (as facing north) the West

Pronunciation ʾāḥwōr

Spatial term denoting what lies behind or at one's back; primarily directional, secondarily temporal for future events.

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הָלַךְ H1980 to walk (in a great variety of applications, literally and figuratively)

Pronunciation halak

Movement through space and time; figuratively denotes conduct, manner of life, spiritual direction, or divine approval.

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What does אָחוֹר תֵּלֵכִי (achor telekhi) mean in the Bible?

אָחוֹר · הָלַךְ is a Hebrew phrase meaning "to go backward, turn away".

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What does אָחוֹר · הָלַךְ mean in the Bible?

אָחוֹר · הָלַךְ is a Hebrew phrase meaning "to go backward, turn away".

How many biblical occurrences are listed for H268, H1980?

H268, H1980 is connected to 552 lexical occurrence verses in the lexicon data.

Evidence Summary

Hebrew phrase. to go backward, turn away

Strong's H268, H1980

Lexical occurrences 552 verses

Source Gloss

to go backward, turn away

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