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Tola

Tola in the Bible — son of Issachar (GEN 46:13). Tola belonged to the tribe of Issachar. Referenced in 8 scripture passages.

Name meaning: worm; grub; scarlet

Profile

Gender
male
Tribe
Issachar
Scripture References
8 references
Known Names
1 name
Relationships
7 connections

Names & Labels (1)

Tolaproper name
Hebrew
תּוֹלָ֥ע
Transliteration
tola
Meaning
(deep) red, purple
Greek
Θωλα
Reference
GEN 46:13
Strong's
H8439a

Family & Relationships (7)

son

Issachar(GEN 46:13)

father

Uzzi(1CH 7:2)
Rephaiah(1CH 7:2)
Jeriel(1CH 7:2)
Jahmai(1CH 7:2)
Ibsam(1CH 7:2)
Samuel(1CH 7:2)

Notes

from the list of "sons of Israel" who "went to Egypt" (GEN 46:8-27), the Tolaites (NUM 25:23)

Frequently Asked Questions

Who is Tola in the Bible?

Tola is described in the Bible as son of Issachar (GEN 46:13). Tola belonged to the tribe of Issachar.

What does the name Tola mean?

The name Tola means “worm; grub; scarlet” according to Hitchcock's Bible Names Dictionary.

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