Lexicon ahalim: Aloes Original Word: אֲהָלִים Strong's Exhaustive Concordance tree of aloes Or (feminine) ahalowth {a-haw-loth'} (only used thus in the plural); of foreign origin; aloe wood (i.e. Sticks) -- (tree of lign-) aloes. NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Origina prim. root Definition the aloe (a tree) NASB Translation aloes (4). Brown-Driver-Briggs III. [אהל] noun [masculine] odorific tree, aloe (?) (? loan-word from Sanskrit aguru, agaru, dialect aghil, compare WilsonSkr. Dict.; M. Müller in PuseyDaniel 2d ed. p. 647 f; aloÎxylon agallochum (compare SigismundAromata, Leipz. 1884, p. 38 f, MV cite KondrackiBeitr. z. Kenntn. d. Aloe, Dorpat 1874 & BaerReden III, 293 f); others aloe succotrina (SchenkelBL, compare Di ad Numbers 24:6); Wetzst in DeSong of Solomon 2d ed. 167 brings under I. אהל; he proposes cardamum, Arabic  from  = little tents, from three-cornered shape of capsules) 1 plural אֲהָלִים trees planted by ׳י Numbers 24:6 ("" ארזים perhaps error for אֵילִים compare Di. 2 aloes, as sweet-smelling; perfume for bed, אֲהָלִים Proverbs 7:17 ("" מֹר, קִנָּמוֺן); for garments אֲהָלוֺת Psalm 45:9 ("" מֹר, קְצִיעוֺת); of bride, under figure of odorific tree Songs 4:14 ("" מֹר, כָּלרָֿאשֵׁי בְשָׂמִים). Topical Lexicon Word Origin: Derived from the root אָהַל (ahal), which is related to the concept of fragrance or aromatic substances.Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: The corresponding Greek entry related to aromatic substances, particularly in the context of burial preparations, is Strong's Greek Number G250: ἀλόη (aloe). This term is used in the New Testament, specifically in John 19:39, to describe the mixture of myrrh and aloes brought by Nicodemus for Jesus' burial. The Greek term ἀλόη shares a similar semantic field with the Hebrew אֲהָלִים, emphasizing the continuity of cultural practices regarding the use of fragrant woods and spices across the Hebrew and Greek scriptures. Usage: The term אֲהָלִים is used in the Hebrew Bible to refer to aloe wood, often in the context of perfumes, incense, or burial preparations due to its pleasant fragrance. Context: אֲהָלִים (Ahalim) appears in several passages within the Hebrew Bible, highlighting its significance in ancient Hebrew culture. It is mentioned in contexts that emphasize its aromatic qualities and its use in luxury and sacred settings. For instance, in Psalm 45:8, the psalmist describes garments scented with myrrh, aloes, and cassia, indicating the use of אֲהָלִים in royal or celebratory contexts: "All your garments are fragrant with myrrh and aloes and cassia; from palaces of ivory the harps make you glad." Similarly, in Proverbs 7:17, the seductive allure of a perfumed bed is described: "I have perfumed my bed with myrrh, with aloes, and with cinnamon." The use of אֲהָלִים in these passages underscores its role in creating an atmosphere of opulence and allure. Forms and Transliterations אֲ֝הָלִ֗ים אהלים וַאֲהָל֔וֹת וַאֲהָל֣וֹת ואהלות כַּאֲהָלִים֙ כאהלים ’ă·hā·lîm ’ăhālîm ahaLim ka’ăhālîm ka·’ă·hā·lîm kaahaLim vaahaLot wa’ăhālōwṯ wa·’ă·hā·lō·wṯLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman's Concordance Numbers 24:6 HEB: עֲלֵ֣י נָהָ֑ר כַּאֲהָלִים֙ נָטַ֣ע יְהוָ֔ה NAS: the river, Like aloes planted KJV: by the river's side, as the trees of lign aloes which the LORD INT: beside the river aloes planted the LORD Psalm 45:8 Proverbs 7:17 Songs 4:14 4 Occurrences |
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