Hebrew · H268, H1980 · unreviewed

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 word meaning "to go backward, turn away".

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Meaning

to go backward, turn away
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