The meaning of “אָהַל”
Understanding ʼâhal reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
a denominative from אֹהֶל pitch (remove) a tent. - to tent 1) to pitch a tent, to move a tent 1a) (Qal) pitch or remove ...
אָהַל
a denominative from אֹהֶל pitch (remove) a tent. - to tent 1) to pitch a tent, to move a tent 1a) (Qal) pitch or remove a tent 1a) (Piel) to pitch one's tent
Occurrences in the Bible
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| Genesis 13:12 | “Abram dwelled in the land of Canaan, and Lot dwelled in the cities of the plain, and pitched his tent toward Sodom.” Word: אָהַל (ʼâhal) | |
| Genesis 13:18 | “Then Abram removed his tent, and came and dwelt in the plain of Mamre, which is in Hebron, and built there an altar unto the Lord. ” Word: אָהַל (ʼâhal) | |
| Isaiah 13:20 | “It shall never be inhabited, neither shall it be dwelt in from generation to generation: neither shall the Arabian pitch tent there; neither shall the shepherds make their fold there.” Word: אָהַל (ʼâhal) |
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