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אָחֳרָן
Achoran
Adjective (Aramaic)
Other / Another (Aramaic)

Definition

The Aramaic word achoran (אָחֳרָן) is the Aramaic equivalent of Hebrew acher, meaning 'other' or 'another.' It appears in the Aramaic sections of Daniel to contrast false gods with the one true God.

Usage & Theological Significance

The Aramaic sections of Daniel (chapters 2-7) were written for an international audience, addressing the Babylonian and Persian empires directly in their lingua franca. The word achoran appears in contexts where Daniel distinguishes between the God of Israel and 'other' gods — or where Gentile kings encounter the absolute uniqueness of Israel's God. This pluralistic context — 'another god' among many — is precisely the arena in which the true God demonstrates His sovereignty. God's power is not diminished by the presence of idols; rather, He triumphs over them repeatedly in Daniel's narrative.

Key Bible Verses

Daniel 2:11 What the king asks is too difficult. No one can reveal it to the king except the gods, and they do not live among humans.
Daniel 3:29 Therefore I decree that the people of any nation or language who say anything against the God of Shadrach, Meshach and Abednego be cut into pieces.
Daniel 4:8 Finally, Daniel came into my presence and I told him the dream. He is called Belteshazzar, after the name of my god, and the spirit of the holy gods is in him.
Daniel 6:7 The royal administrators, prefects, satraps, advisers and governors have all agreed that the king should issue an edict and enforce the decree that anyone who prays to any god or human being during the next thirty days shall be thrown into the lions' den.
Deuteronomy 6:14 Do not follow other gods, the gods of the peoples around you.

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