Ναχώρ (Nachōr)
Nachōr
Nahor
Quick Reference
- Language
- Koine Greek
- Testament
- New Testament
- Occurrences
- 1 verses
- Root
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Word Overview
The name Naḥōr appears in the New Testament as a proper noun within the genealogy of Jesus found in Luke 3:34. It identifies an ancestor of Christ, continuing the lineage that traces back through Abraham and Isaac. The word is indeclinable in Greek, reflecting its direct adoption from the Hebrew original.
Etymologically, the name means "snorting," a detail noted in traditional lexicons. In the broader biblical narrative, this name belongs to two significant figures: the brother of Abraham and the grandson of Terah. By including Naḥōr in Luke’s record, the text underscores the historical continuity of Jesus’ human ancestry.
Although the New Testament mentions him only once, his presence links the Gospel account to the patriarchal stories of Genesis. The inclusion serves a structural purpose, verifying Jesus’ descent from the ancient families of Israel without adding narrative commentary or theological expansion beyond the name itself.
Based on public-domain lexicons (Strong's, Thayer, Gesenius, Brown-Driver-Briggs and others).
What This Word Means for Your Faith
The name Nahor appears in Luke’s genealogy as a link between Terah and Abraham. This simple record connects Jesus to the patriarchs of old. It shows that Christ shares our human history, rooted in real families and generations.
Seeing this connection reminds us that God works through ordinary lives. The ancestors of Jesus were not distant myths but people with names and stories. Their faithfulness passed down through time, leading to the Savior who brings grace to all nations.
How it's translated
How this word is rendered word-by-word in the 1 verses where it appears, by frequency.
- of Nahor1×
Forms in the text
The inflected forms of this word as they appear in Scripture, by frequency.
- Ναχὼρ1×
Key Verses
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Luke 3:34
the son of Jacob, the son of Isaac, the son of Abraham, the son of Terah, the son of Nahor,
This verse places Nahor in the direct line from Terah to Abraham, confirming Jesus' human ancestry.