Ἀχείμ (Acheim)
Acheim
Achim
Quick Reference
- Language
- Koine Greek
- Testament
- New Testament
- Occurrences
- 1 verses
- Root
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Word Overview
The name Acheim appears only once in the New Testament, listed in the genealogy of Jesus in Matthew 1:14. It identifies a specific ancestor in the line connecting Abraham to David and ultimately to Christ. The meaning provided is "the Lord will establish," reflecting a common pattern in Hebrew names that acknowledge God’s role in history.
Although this individual does not appear in the Old Testament records, his inclusion highlights the continuity of Jesus’ human lineage. He is identified as the son of Zadok and the father of Eliud. This brief mention serves as a link in the chain of generations, reminding readers that Jesus’ ancestry includes many whose names are otherwise lost to history.
The name’s Hebrew origin likely corresponds to a form related to the concept of establishment or foundation. By including Acheim, the Gospel writer emphasizes the completeness of Jesus’ heritage. Every name in the list, even those with little historical detail, contributes to the narrative of God’s faithful work through generations.
Based on public-domain lexicons (Strong's, Thayer, Gesenius, Brown-Driver-Briggs and others).
What This Word Means for Your Faith
The name Acheim appears only once in Scripture, nestled within the genealogy of Jesus in Matthew 1:14. He is listed as the son of Zadok and the father of Eliud, a brief link in the long chain of ancestors leading to Christ. This single mention reminds us that Jesus’ human lineage includes many individuals whose stories are not fully recorded in the Bible.
His name reflects a deep trust in God’s faithfulness, meaning “the Lord will establish.” For believers today, this offers comfort. It shows that God works through ordinary people and generations, building something lasting even when individual lives seem quiet or unnoticed. Every name in Jesus’ family tree matters to Him.
This passage invites us to see our own place in God’s story. Just as Acheim was part of the foundation for Christ, we are connected to a larger purpose. We can trust that God is establishing His work in our lives, even when we cannot see the full picture. His faithfulness spans generations, and He remains steady through every age.
How it's translated
How this word is rendered word-by-word in the 1 verses where it appears, by frequency.
- Achim;1×
- Achim1×
Forms in the text
The inflected forms of this word as they appear in Scripture, by frequency.
- Ἀχίμ·1×
- Ἀχὶμ1×
Key Verses
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Matthew 1:14
Azor became the father of Zadok. Zadok became the father of Achim. Achim became the father of Eliud.
This verse identifies Acheim as a specific ancestor in Jesus’ lineage, linking Zadok to Eliud.