What does אַחַר · כֵּן mean in the Bible?
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Hebrew · H310, H3651
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)
Pronunciation ʾaḥar
Fundamental spatial concept of "behind/hinder" extended into temporal and causal relationships: what comes after
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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)
Pronunciation ken
Marks logical consequence or affirmation; grounds clauses in reason, time, or manner with forensic precision.
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What does אַחֲרֵי־כֵן (ʾaḥărê-kēn) mean in the Bible?
אַחַר · כֵּן is a Hebrew phrase 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.".
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How many biblical occurrences are listed for H310, H3651?
H310, H3651 is connected to 1,489 lexical occurrence verses in the lexicon data.
Evidence Summary
Hebrew phrase. 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.
Strong's H310, H3651
Lexical occurrences 1,489 verses Source Gloss
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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Word Origins
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