The meaning of “אֲחִיסָמָךְ”
Understanding ʼĂchîyçâmâk reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
Ahisamach. - § Ahisamach = "my brother is support (has supported)" - Achisamak, an Israelite 1) a Danite, father of Ahol...
אֲחִיסָמָךְ
Ahisamach. - § Ahisamach = "my brother is support (has supported)" - Achisamak, an Israelite 1) a Danite, father of Aholiab, a workman on the tabernacle
Occurrences in the Bible
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| Exodus 31:6 | “And I, behold, I have given with him Aholiab, the son of Ahisamach, of the tribe of Dan: and in the hearts of all that are wise hearted I have put wisdom, that they may make all that I have commanded thee;” Word: אֲחִיסָמָךְ (ʼĂchîyçâmâk) | |
| Exodus 35:34 | “And he hath put in his heart that he may teach, both he, and Aholiab, the son of Ahisamach, of the tribe of Dan.” Word: אֲחִיסָמָךְ (ʼĂchîyçâmâk) | |
| Exodus 38:23 | “And with him was Aholiab, son of Ahisamach, of the tribe of Dan, an engraver, and a cunning workman, and an embroiderer in blue, and in purple, and in scarlet, and fine linen.” Word: אֲחִיסָמָךְ (ʼĂchîyçâmâk) |