The Hebrew root א־ח־ד gives rise to the familiar adjective אֶחָד meaning “one.” However, in rare cases, this root also functions as a verb in the Qal stem: אָחַד – “to unite.” While it appears very infrequently in the Hebrew Bible, some forms are attested or can be reconstructed using standard Qal paradigms. Below is a comprehensive overview of the conjugation and forms of this rare but meaningful verb.
Past Tense (Perfect) – Qal
| Person | Singular | Plural |
|---|---|---|
| 1st | אָחַדְתִּי (aḥadti) – I united | אָחַדְנוּ (aḥadnu) – we united |
| 2nd m | אָחַדְתָּ (aḥadta) – you (m) united | אָחַדְתֶּם (aḥadtem) – you (m. pl.) united |
| 2nd f | אָחַדְתְּ (aḥadt) – you (f) united | אָחַדְתֶּן (aḥadten) – you (f. pl.) united |
| 3rd m | אָחַד (aḥad) – he united | אָחֲדוּ (aḥadu) – they (m) united |
| 3rd f | אָחֲדָה (aḥadah) – she united | אָחֲדוּ (aḥadu) – they (f) united |
Present Tense (Participle) – Qal
| Gender/Number | Form |
|---|---|
| Masculine Singular | אֹחֵד (oḥed) – uniting |
| Feminine Singular | אֹחֶדֶת (oḥedet) – uniting |
| Masculine Plural | אֹחֲדִים (oḥadim) – uniting |
| Feminine Plural | אֹחֲדוֹת (oḥadot) – uniting |
Future Tense (Imperfect) – Qal
| Person | Singular | Plural |
|---|---|---|
| 1st | אֶאֱחַד (eʾeḥad) – I will unite | נֶאֱחַד (neʾeḥad) – we will unite |
| 2nd m | תֶּאֱחַד (teʾeḥad) – you (m) will unite | תֶּאֱחֲדוּ (teʾeḥadu) – you (m. pl.) will unite |
| 2nd f | תֶּאֱחֲדִי (teʾeḥadi) – you (f) will unite | תֶּאֱחֲדוּ (teʾeḥadu) – you (f. pl.) will unite |
| 3rd m | יֶאֱחַד (yeʾeḥad) – he will unite | יֶאֱחֲדוּ (yeʾeḥadu) – they (m) will unite |
| 3rd f | תֶּאֱחַד (teʾeḥad) – she will unite | תֶּאֱחֲדוּ (teʾeḥadu) – they (f) will unite |
Imperative – Qal
| Person | Form |
|---|---|
| 2nd m sg | אֶחַד (eḥad) – unite! |
| 2nd f sg | אֶחֲדִי (eḥadi) – unite! (f.) |
| 2nd m pl | אֶחֲדוּ (eḥadu) – unite! (m. pl.) |
| 2nd f pl | אֶחֲדוּ (eḥadu) – unite! (f. pl.) |
Infinitives – Qal
- Infinitive Construct: לֶאֱחֹד (leʾeḥod) – to unite
- Infinitive Absolute: אֱחֹד (ʾeḥod) – uniting (emphatic/instructional)
Significance of the Verb אָחַד
Though the verb אָחַד is rare in biblical usage, its meaning—“to unite”—is rich and conceptually significant. It derives from the same root as אֶחָד, the number “one,” and reflects the deeper biblical theme of unity. This conjugation guide provides a comprehensive reference for all major forms of the verb, based on Qal stem patterns.