Strong's Concordance/Hebrew/H309

Strong's H309 · Hebrew

אָחַר

ʼâchar · /aw-khar'/

Number
H309
Language
Hebrew
Original word
אָחַר
Transliteration
ʼâchar
Pronunciation
aw-khar'
KJV occurrences
17 verses

Definition

to loiter (i.e. be behind); by implication to procrastinate

KJV: continue, defer, delay, hinder, be late (slack), stay (there), tarry (longer).

Root / derivation: a primitive root;

KJV usage breakdown

How the Authorized (KJV) translators rendered אָחַר across 17 verses.

tarry3×
defer2×
slack2×
tarrying2×
continue1×
deferred1×
delay1×
late1×
long1×
longer1×
me1×
there1×

Every occurrence (KJV)

17 verses use this word, grouped by book — the translated form is highlighted.

Genesis3 verses
Exodus1 verse
Deuteronomy2 verses
Judges1 verse
2 Samuel1 verse
Psalms3 verses
Proverbs1 verse
Ecclesiastes1 verse
Isaiah2 verses
Daniel1 verse
Habakkuk1 verse

Topics that use this word

Frequently asked questions

What does Strong's H309 (ʼâchar) mean?

to loiter (i.e. be behind); by implication to procrastinate

How many times does H309 appear in the Bible?

Strong's H309 (אָחַר) appears in 17 verses of the King James Version, most often translated “tarry.”

How is ʼâchar translated in the KJV?

In the KJV, Strong's H309 is rendered as “tarry” (3×), “defer” (2×), “slack” (2×), “tarrying” (2×), among other words.

Where does the Hebrew word אָחַר come from?

a primitive root;