◄ 3493. Nachór ►
Lexicon Nachór: Nahor Original Word: Νάχωρ Part of Speech: Proper Noun, Indeclinable Transliteration: Nachór Pronunciation: NAH-khor Phonetic Spelling: (nakh-ore') Definition: Nahor Meaning: Nahor, one of the ancestors of Jesus. Strong's Exhaustive Concordance Nachor. Of Hebrew origin (Nachowr); Nachor, the grandfather of Abraham -- Nachor. see HEBREW Nachowr NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Origin of Hebrew origin Nachor Definition Nahor, the grandfather of Abraham NASB Translation Nahor (1). Thayer's Greek Lexicon STRONGS NT 3493: Ναχώρ Ναχώρ, ὁ (נָחור from חָרַר, to burn; (Philo de cong. erud. grat. § 9 N. ἑρμηνεύεται φωτός ἀνάπαυσις; others besides; see B. D. American edition, under the word)), the indeclinable proper name, Nachor (or (more common but less accurately) Nahor) (Genesis 11:22), of one of the ancestors of Christ: Luke 3:34. Topical Lexicon Word Origin: Derived from the Hebrew נָחוֹר (Nachor) Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: • H5152 נָחוֹר (Nachor): Refers to the same individuals in the Hebrew Bible, maintaining the same genealogical and familial significance as in the Greek transliteration. Usage: The name Νάχωρ appears in the genealogies and historical narratives of the Bible, specifically referring to two individuals in the lineage of the patriarchs. Context: Νάχωρ (Nachor) is a significant name in the biblical genealogies, appearing in the context of the patriarchal narratives. There are two notable individuals named Nachor in the Bible: • Nachor, the Son of Serug: This Nachor is mentioned as the son of Serug and the father of Terah, making him the grandfather of Abraham. His lineage is recorded in the genealogical lists that trace the ancestry of the Hebrew patriarchs. In Genesis 11:22-25, the Berean Standard Bible (BSB) states: "When Serug was 30 years old, he became the father of Nahor. And after he became the father of Nahor, Serug lived 200 years and had other sons and daughters." • Nachor, the Brother of Abraham: This Nachor is the son of Terah and the brother of Abraham and Haran. He is mentioned in the context of Abraham's family and is known for marrying Milcah, the daughter of his brother Haran. His descendants are part of the extended family of Abraham, playing roles in the broader narrative of the patriarchs. Genesis 11:26-29 (BSB) provides context: "Terah lived 70 years and became the father of Abram, Nahor, and Haran. And these are the generations of Terah: Terah became the father of Abram, Nahor, and Haran; and Haran became the father of Lot." The name Nachor is significant in understanding the familial and tribal connections that form the backdrop of the patriarchal stories. It highlights the interconnectedness of the families that would eventually lead to the formation of the Israelite nation. Forms and Transliterations Ναχωρ Ναχώρ Ναχὼρ Nachor Nachōr Nachṓr Links Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel Texts Englishman's Concordance Luke 3:34 N GRK: Θαρά τοῦ Ναχώρ NAS: the son of Terah, the son of Nahor, KJV: which was [the son] of Thara, which was [the son] of Nachor, INT: of Terah of Nahor Strong's Greek 3493 1 Occurrence Ναχώρ — 1 Occ.