אֲהָלִים

ʼăhâlîym · /a-haw-leem'/

Number

H174

Language

Hebrew

Original word

אֲהָלִים

Transliteration

ʼăhâlîym

Pronunciation

a-haw-leem'

KJV occurrences

4 verses

Definition

aloe wood (i.e. sticks)

KJV: (tree of lign-) aloes.

Root / derivation: or (feminine) אֲהָלוֹת (only used thus in the plural); of foreign origin;

KJV usage breakdown

How the Authorized (KJV) translators rendered אֲהָלִים across 4 verses.

aloes4×

Every occurrence (KJV)

4 verses use this word, grouped by book — the translated form is highlighted.

Numbers1 verse

Numbers 24:6

As the valleys are they spread forth, as gardens by the river's side, as the trees of lign aloes which the LORD hath planted, and as cedar trees beside the waters.

Psalms1 verse

Psalms 45:8

All thy garments smell of myrrh, and aloes, and cassia, out of the ivory palaces, whereby they have made thee glad.

Proverbs1 verse

Proverbs 7:17

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

Song of Solomon1 verse

Song of Solomon 4:14

Spikenard and saffron; calamus and cinnamon, with all trees of frankincense; myrrh and aloes, with all the chief spices:

Topics that use this word

Aloes Myrrh Adultery Balaam Bridegroom Christ, the King Harlot Hypocrisy Ignorance Lasciviousness Perfume Prophecy

Frequently asked questions

What does Strong's H174 (ʼăhâlîym) mean?

aloe wood (i.e. sticks)

How many times does H174 appear in the Bible?

Strong's H174 (אֲהָלִים) appears in 4 verses of the King James Version, most often translated “aloes.”

How is ʼăhâlîym translated in the KJV?

In the KJV, Strong's H174 is rendered as “aloes” (4×).

Where does the Hebrew word אֲהָלִים come from?

or (feminine) אֲהָלוֹת (only used thus in the plural); of foreign origin;