The meaning of “אֲהָלִים”
Understanding ʼăhâlîym reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
or (feminine) אֲהָלוֹת ʼăhâlôwth (a-haw-loth') (only used thus in the plural); of foreign origin (tree of lign-) aloes. ...
אֲהָלִים
or (feminine) אֲהָלוֹת ʼăhâlôwth (a-haw-loth') (only used thus in the plural); of foreign origin (tree of lign-) aloes. - aloe wood (i.e. sticks) 1) aloes, aloe tree 1a) aloe tree 1b) aloe (perfume)
Occurrences in the Bible
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| Numbers 24:6 | “As the valleys are they spread forth, as gardens by the river’s side, as the trees of lign aloes which the Lord hath planted, and as cedar trees beside the waters.” Word: אֲהָלִים (ʼăhâlîym) | |
| Psalms 45:8 | “All thy garments smell of myrrh, and aloes, and cassia, out of the ivory palaces, whereby they have made thee glad.” Word: אֲהָלִים (ʼăhâlîym) | |
| Proverbs 7:17 | “I have perfumed my bed with myrrh, aloes, and cinnamon.” Word: אֲהָלִים (ʼăhâlîym) | |
| Song of Solomon 4:14 | “Spikenard and saffron; calamus and cinnamon, with all trees of frankincense; myrrh and aloes, with all the chief spices:” Word: אֲהָלִים (ʼăhâlîym) |
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