אׇחֳרִי (o.cho.ri)
o.cho.ri
another
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- Language
- Biblical Hebrew
- Testament
- Old Testament
- Occurrences
- 5 verses
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- Part of speech
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Word Overview
The word achori is the Aramaic form of the Hebrew achar, meaning "other" or "another." It appears five times in the Old Testament, exclusively within the Book of Daniel. In this context, it functions as a straightforward adjective to distinguish one entity from another, often highlighting a contrast between different powers, gods, or kingdoms.
Its usage is most visible in Daniel’s visions, where it helps delineate the boundaries between earthly empires and divine authority. For instance, in Daniel 7:8 and 7:20, the term describes a "horn" that is "other" than the preceding ones, emphasizing its distinct and unusual nature among the beasts of the vision. This linguistic choice underscores the uniqueness of the figure it modifies.
As an Aramaism, achori reflects the bilingual nature of Daniel’s narrative, which shifts between Hebrew and Aramaic sections. Its presence signals a change in the literary style or audience focus, yet its meaning remains consistent with its Hebrew counterpart. The word serves as a simple but effective tool for comparison, allowing the text to clearly separate one element from another without ambiguity.
Based on public-domain lexicons (Strong's, Thayer, Gesenius, Brown-Driver-Briggs and others).
What This Word Means for Your Faith
The word achori, meaning "another," appears exclusively in the Book of Daniel within its Aramaic sections. It serves as a simple linguistic marker to distinguish one entity from another, often highlighting the contrast between earthly empires and divine authority. In these visions, it helps delineate boundaries between different powers, ensuring the reader understands that each kingdom or figure is distinct and unique.
For your faith, this word underscores the clarity of God’s sovereign plan. When Daniel describes "another" horn or "another" beast, he is not describing chaos but a structured sequence of history under God’s control. This distinction reminds us that no power on earth is indistinguishable from God’s ultimate rule. Even when political landscapes shift and new forces arise, the text maintains a clear separation between human ambition and divine judgment.
We can find comfort in this clarity. The Bible does not leave us guessing about the nature of evil or the rise of tyrannical powers; it names them specifically as "other"—separate from God’s holy order. This precision invites us to trust that God sees these distinctions clearly and will ultimately bring justice, distinguishing right from wrong just as the text distinguishes one kingdom from the next.
How it's translated
How this word is rendered word-by-word in the 5 verses where it appears, by frequency.
- another5×
- and/ another [horn]1×
Forms in the text
The inflected forms of this word as they appear in Scripture, by frequency.
- וְ/אָחֳרִי֙1×
- אָחֳרִי֙1×
- אָחֳרִ֨י1×
- אָחֳרִ֤י1×
- אָחֳרִ֖י1×
- אָֽחֳרִי֙1×
Key Verses
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Daniel 7:8
“I considered the horns, and behold, there came up among them another horn, a little one, before which three of the first horns were plucked up by the roots; and behold, in this horn were eyes like the eyes of a man, and a mouth speaking arrogantly.
This verse uses the word to describe a horn that is distinct in nature, possessing eyes and a mouth that speaks arrogantly, setting it apart from the previous ten horns.
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Daniel 2:39
“After you, another kingdom will arise that is inferior to you; and another third kingdom of bronze, which will rule over all the earth.
Here the term distinguishes a second kingdom as inferior to the first, establishing a hierarchy of power within the prophetic timeline.
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Daniel 7:20
and concerning the ten horns that were on its head and the other horn which came up, and before which three fell, even that horn that had eyes and a mouth that spoke arrogantly, whose look was more stout than its fellows.
The word identifies the specific horn that caused three others to fall, emphasizing its unique and aggressive character among the ten horns.
Frequently Asked Questions
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Every Occurrence (5 verses across 1 books)
Daniel 5 verses
“After you, another kingdom will arise that is inferior to you; and another third kingdom of bronze, which will rule…
Daniel 7:5“Behold, there was another animal, a second, like a bear. It was raised up on one side, and three ribs were in its…
Daniel 7:6“After this I saw, and behold, another, like a leopard, which had on its back four wings of a bird. The animal also had…
Daniel 7:8“I considered the horns, and behold, there came up among them another horn, a little one, before which three of the…
Daniel 7:20and concerning the ten horns that were on its head and the other horn which came up, and before which three fell, even…