Definition: "Whechen" refers to a period in history, usually around 33-45 AD. Its precise meaning was first documented by Pauline authors in Acts (16:15) and Acts of the Apostles (20:27). It means "to go through," or as it is rendered in Hebrew, "from one place to another." The term has numerous translations including English, French, German, Russian, etc. The Hebrew word 'wech' appears at times to mean "one year," "one generation" (1 Sam 20:4) or "another generation" (1 Chron 14:8). It also implies a period of time beyond the lifespan of a person or an age. So, when we say "Whechen," it refers to a period in history that is not within a normal lifespan of a person's life but spans many years.