אַחֲרֵי־כֵן
Properly, the hind part ; generally used as an adverb or conjunction, after (in various senses) · properly, set upright ; hence (figuratively as adjective) just ; but usually (as adverb or conjunction) rightly or so (in various applications to manner, time and relation; often with other particles)
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אַחַר H310 properly, the hind part ; generally used as an adverb or conjunction, after (in various senses)
כֵּן H3651 properly, set upright ; hence (figuratively as adjective) just ; but usually (as adverb or conjunction) rightly or so (in various applications to manner, time and relation; often with other particles)
What does אַחֲרֵי־כֵן (ʾaḥărê-kēn) mean in the Bible?
אַחַר · כֵּן is a Hebrew word meaning "A temporal marker that places the Spirit promise after the restoration oracle of Joel 2:18-27 while opening the horizon toward a larger future act of God.". A temporal marker that places the Spirit promise after the restoration oracle of Joel 2:18-27 while opening the horizon toward a larger future act of God.
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