Strong's Lexicon ahal: Tent Original Word: אֹהַל Word Origin: Derived from a root word meaning "to shine" or "to be clear." Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: - G4633 σκηνή (skēnē) – tent, tabernacle - G4636 σκῆνος (skēnos) – tent, dwelling Usage: The Hebrew word "ahal" refers to a tent, which was a common dwelling place for nomadic peoples in ancient times. In the Bible, tents are often associated with the patriarchs, such as Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob, who lived as sojourners in the land. Tents symbolize a temporary dwelling, reflecting the transient nature of life on earth and the journey towards a promised inheritance. Cultural and Historical Background: In the ancient Near East, tents were made from goat hair or other animal skins and were portable, allowing for easy movement as people traveled with their flocks. The tent was central to the nomadic lifestyle, providing shelter and a place for family gatherings. Tents also held cultural significance, representing hospitality and the patriarchal household structure. NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Origindenominative verb from the same as ohel Definition to move a tent (from place to place) NASB Translation moved tent (1), moved tents (1), pitch tent (1). Brown-Driver-Briggs [אָהַל] verb denominative tent, move tent from place to place (compare Assyrian â'ilu (?) DlW No. 4 & Agl) וַיֶּאֱהַל Genesis 13:12,18 (J), compare ישֵׁב אֹהֶל (see אֹהֶל); Pi`el Imperfect יַהֵל (contracted for יְאַהֵל) pitch one's tent like nomad Isaiah 13:20. Strong's Exhaustive Concordance pitch remove a tent A denominative from 'ohel; to tent -- pitch (remove) a tent. see HEBREW 'ohel Forms and Transliterations וַיֶּאֱהַ֖ל וַיֶּאֱהַ֣ל ויאהל יַהֵ֥ל יהל vaiyeeHal way·ye·’ĕ·hal wayye’ĕhal ya·hêl yaHel yahêlLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman's Concordance Genesis 13:12 HEB: בְּעָרֵ֣י הַכִּכָּ֔ר וַיֶּאֱהַ֖ל עַד־ סְדֹֽם׃ NAS: of the valley, and moved his tents as far KJV: of the plain, and pitched [his] tent toward INT: the cities of the valley and moved far Sodom Genesis 13:18 Isaiah 13:20 3 Occurrences |