אַחֲרִית
The last or end , hence, the future ; also posterity · a day (as the warm hours), whether literal (from sunrise to sunset, or from one sunset to the next), or figurative (a space of time defined by an associated term), (often used adverb)
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אַחֲרִית H319 the last or end , hence, the future ; also posterity
יוֹם H3117 a day (as the warm hours), whether literal (from sunrise to sunset, or from one sunset to the next), or figurative (a space of time defined by an associated term), (often used adverb)
What does אַחֲרִית (be’acharit hayamim) mean in the Bible?
אַחֲרִית · יוֹם is a Hebrew word meaning "the last or end , hence, the future ; also posterity". (last, latter) end (time), hinder (utter) -most, length, posterity, remnant, residue, reward. It frames the prophecy within an eschatological horizon, anticipating climactic redemptive acts.
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Meaning
Denotes the eschatological future or final outcome, often with theological weight regarding God's ultimate purposes and redemption.
(last, latter) end (time), hinder (utter) -most, length, posterity, remnant, residue, reward.
Why This Word Matters
It frames the prophecy within an eschatological horizon, anticipating climactic redemptive acts. Micah 4:1-5
Grammatical Forms
How this word appears across different grammatical cases and numbers.
Biblical Occurrences
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