Hebrew Explorer logo
Hebrew Explorer
The tool for deep Hebrew research into the biblical Scriptures

Achar — the meaning of the Hebrew name עָכָר

עָכָר

ʻÂkâr · pronounced aw-kawr' · Strong's H5917 · a man

Achar means troublesome.

Built from

עָכַר ʻâkar (from, H5916) — properly, to roil water open in the lexicon ›

Strong's definition

from H5916; troublesome; Akar, an Israelite.

First appearance

1Chr 2:7 And the sons of Carmi; Achar, the troubler of Israel, who transgressed in the thing accursed. (KJV)

Every verse that names Achar

1 occurrence in 1 verse — 1 Chronicles

1Chr 2:7

Read it in Hebrew Explorer with Hebrew Names on →

In the app every proper name in the chapter is highlighted; tap one for its meaning and parts. See also People of the Bible, Places of the Bible and the Names of God.

Definitions from Strong's Hebrew Lexicon (public domain); occurrences from the Westminster Leningrad Codex via Hebrew Explorer's interlinear.

Open Hebrew Explorer — 30+ free study tools →