אֵחַ֤ר
𐤀𐤇𐤓
ʼâchar
deferred
To remain behind, linger, or be delayed. The verb אָחַר primarily denotes being later, lagging, or not proceeding at the same time as others. It may refer to a physical or temporal action of staying back, lingering in place, or deferring an action. In contexts, it carries the nuance of waiting, tarrying, or being slow, often in contrast to promptness or timeliness.
Genesis 34:19 · Word #2
Lexicon H309
| Lemma | אָחַר |
| Lemma (Paleo) | 𐤀𐤇𐤓 |
| Transliteration | ʼâchar |
| Strong's | H309 |
| Definition | To remain behind, linger, or be delayed. The verb אָחַר primarily denotes being later, lagging, or not proceeding at the same time as others. It may refer to a physical or temporal action of staying back, lingering in place, or deferring an action. In contexts, it carries the nuance of waiting, tarrying, or being slow, often in contrast to promptness or timeliness. |
Morphology HVpp3ms
All morphology codes
| Part of Speech | V — Verb — An action or state |
| Binyan | p — Piel — Intensive active |
| Conjugation | p — Perfect — Completed action |
| Person | 3 — 3rd person — Third person ("he/she/they") |
| Gender | m — Masculine — Masculine |
| Number | s — Singular — Singular |
Common Translation
| Phrase | deferred |
SIBI-P1 Translation H309-01
he delayed
| Morphological Notes | Verb; Piel (intensive/active); perfect; 3rd person masculine singular. |
| Rendering Rationale | The Piel stem gives an intensive or active nuance, expressing the deliberate act of causing delay or deferring. The perfect 3ms form indicates a completed action by a masculine singular subject: "he delayed." |
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