Original Word: אֲחֹרַנִּית
Part of Speech: Adverb
Transliteration: achorannith
Pronunciation: a-kho-ran-neeth
Phonetic Spelling: (akh-o-ran-neeth')
Definition: Backward, behind
Meaning: backwards

Word Origin: Derived from the root אָחוֹר (achor), meaning "back" or "behind."

Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: The Greek equivalent often used in the Septuagint for similar concepts is ὀπίσω (opisō), which also means "behind" or "backward."

Usage: The term "achorannith" is used to describe a direction or orientation that is backward or behind. It often conveys a sense of moving away from a desired direction or returning to a previous state. In a metaphorical sense, it can imply regression or a turning away from God’s intended path.

Cultural and Historical Background: In ancient Hebrew culture, directionality was often used metaphorically to describe spiritual or moral states. Moving forward was associated with progress and alignment with God's will, while moving backward suggested a return to former ways or disobedience. The concept of direction was not only physical but also spiritual, reflecting one's relationship with God and adherence to His commandments.

Word Origin
prol. from achor
Definition
backwards
NASB Translation
back (2), back again (1), backward (3), turned away (1).

אֲחֹרַנִּית adverb (properly an adjective feminine, compare קְדֹרַנִּית Sta^{§ 367}) backwards (= in poetry אָחוֺר Genesis 9:23 (twice in verse); 1 Samuel 4:18; 1 Kings 18:37; 2 Kings 20:10,11; Isaiah 38:8.

back ward, again

Prolonged from 'achowr; backwards -- back (-ward, again).

see HEBREW 'achowr

אֲחֹ֣רַנִּ֔ית אֲחֹ֨רַנִּ֜ית אֲחֹֽרַנִּ֖ית אֲחֹרַנִּ֖ית אֲחֹרַנִּֽית׃ אחרנית אחרנית׃ ’ă·ḥō·ran·nîṯ ’ăḥōrannîṯ aChoranNitInterlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel Texts