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Nachor

/NAY-kor/

Summary

Nachor is the Greek form of the name Nahor, used in the New Testament for the grandfather of Abraham.

Identity

Nachor is a more accurate transliteration of the Greek form of the Hebrew name Nahor. It appears in Luke's genealogy of Jesus as the grandfather of Abraham. The name also refers to Abraham's brother in the Old Testament.

Key verses:Luke 3:34Joshua 24:2

Related Verses2 mentions

Luke· 1 verse

Joshua· 1 verse

References

  1. 1.John McClintock and James Strong, "Nachor," in Cyclopedia of Biblical, Theological and Ecclesiastical Literature, vol. VI (Harper & Brothers, 1867–1887).