Biblica Analytica

אָהָל

a.ha.lim (H0174)

aloe

4 verses 4 books OT 4 / NT 0
AI Word Study

# אָהָל (Aloe) in Biblical Hebrew The Hebrew word אָהָל refers to aloe, a plant product known in the ancient world. With only four occurrences in the biblical text, this term appears with notable consistency in specific contexts. The limited frequency suggests that aloe held particular rather than commonplace significance in biblical usage, likely reflecting its status as a valued commodity rather than an everyday substance. While the provided lexicon data confirms the basic identification as aloe without additional context, the rarity of the word's appearance indicates it was mentioned only when circumstances warranted it—possibly in connection with precious substances, rituals, or trade goods. The four biblical references collectively would offer the most reliable evidence for understanding how ancient Hebrew speakers deployed this term, though that textual context lies beyond the current data set.

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Numbers 24:6

As valleys they are spread out, as gardens by the riverside, as aloes which Yahweh has planted, as cedar trees beside the waters.

Psalms 45:8

All your garments smell like myrrh, aloes, and cassia. Out of ivory palaces stringed instruments have made you glad.

Proverbs 7:17

I have perfumed my bed with myrrh, aloes, and cinnamon.

Song of Solomon 4:14

spikenard and saffron, calamus and cinnamon, with every kind of incense tree; myrrh and aloes, with all the best spices,