Original Word: אֹהַל
Part of Speech: Verb
Transliteration: ahal
Pronunciation: ah-hal'
Phonetic Spelling: (aw-hal')
Definition: Tent
Meaning: to tent

pitch remove a tent

A denominative from 'ohel; to tent -- pitch (remove) a tent.

see HEBREW 'ohel

Word Origin
denominative 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).

[אָהַל] verb denominative tent, move tent from place to place (compare Assyrian â'ilu (?) Dl^{W 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.

Word Origin: Derived from the root verb אָהַל (ahal), meaning "to tent" or "to pitch a tent."

Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: - G1330 (διέρχομαι, dierchomai): To go through, pass through, or travel through, often used in the context of moving from one place to another, akin to the movement associated with tent-dwelling.

- G1525 (εἰσέρχομαι, eiserchomai): To enter or go into, reflecting the action of entering a tent or dwelling place.

- G2017 (ἐπιφαίνω, epiphaino): To appear or shine upon, metaphorically related to the presence or manifestation of God, as seen in the tent of meeting.

- G4637 (σκηνόω, skēnoō): To dwell or tabernacle, directly related to the concept of living in a tent, as seen in John 1:14, "The Word became flesh and made His dwelling among us."

These Greek terms, while not direct translations of אֹהַל, capture the essence of movement, dwelling, and divine presence associated with the Hebrew concept of a tent.

Usage: The word אֹהַל is used throughout the Hebrew Bible to describe the tents of the patriarchs, the Tabernacle (the tent of meeting), and other temporary dwellings. It is often associated with the nomadic lifestyle of the Israelites and their ancestors.

Context: The Hebrew word אֹהַל (ohel) is a significant term in the Old Testament, reflecting the nomadic lifestyle of the ancient Israelites and their forefathers. Tents were essential for the patriarchs, such as Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob, who lived as sojourners in the land of Canaan. The tent served as a symbol of transience and pilgrimage, highlighting the temporary nature of earthly dwellings in contrast to the eternal promises of God.

In the context of the Tabernacle, אֹהַל is used to describe the "tent of meeting," where God would communicate with Moses and the Israelites. This sacred tent was central to Israelite worship and served as the dwelling place of God's presence among His people during their wilderness journey. For example, Exodus 33:7 states, "Now Moses used to take the tent and pitch it outside the camp, some distance away, calling it the tent of meeting."

The term also appears in poetic and prophetic literature, often symbolizing security, refuge, or the presence of God. In Psalm 27:5, the psalmist declares, "For in the day of trouble He will hide me in His shelter; He will conceal me under the cover of His tent; He will set me high upon a rock."

וַיֶּאֱהַ֖ל וַיֶּאֱהַ֣ל ויאהל יַהֵ֥ל יהל vaiyeeHal way·ye·’ĕ·hal wayye’ĕhal ya·hêl yaHel yahêlInterlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel Texts