Lexical Definition

‎אׇהֳלִיאָב‎ ʼOhŏlîyʼâb (o''-hol-e-awb') Oholiab N:N-M-P
from ‎אֹהֶל‎ and ‎אָב‎; tent of (his) father

Aholiab.

1) chief assistant of Bezaleel in construction of the tabernacle

Usage: 5 forms in 10 verses
Form Translated As     In Verse(s)
וְאָהֳלִיאָ֜ב and Oholiab Exod.36.1
וְאָֽהֳלִיאָ֥ב and Oholiab Exod.35.34
אָהֳלִיאָ֞ב Oholiab Exod.31.6 • Exod.38.23
אָֽהֳלִיאָב֒ Oholiab Exod.36.2
Ελιάβ Aholiab LXX.Exod.31.6 • LXX.Exod.35.34 • LXX.Exod.36.1 • LXX.Exod.36.2 • LXX.Exod.38.23

Extended Information

Brown-Driver-Briggs

‎אָהֳלִיאָב‎ proper name, masculine Oholiab (Father's tent, compare Phoenician ‎אהלבעל‎, ‎אהלמלך‎; Sabean ‎אהלעתֿתר‎, ‎אהלאל‎ chief assistant of Bezalel in construction of tabernacle, etc. Exod 31:6; Exod 35:34; Exod 36:1; Exod 36:2; Exod 38:23.

Brown-Driver-Briggs References

Book Refs
Exodus 31:6 · 35:34 · 36:1 · 36:2 · 38:23

Profile

Male • Son of Ahisamach • Skilled craftsman for the tabernacle

Man living at the time of Egypt and Wilderness

Oholiab was a skilled craftsman from the tribe of Dan who was appointed to work on the construction of the tabernacle.

Oholiab was a skilled craftsman from the tribe of Dan who was appointed by God to work alongside Bezalel in the construction of the tabernacle (Exodus 31:6; 35:34; 36:1-2; 38:23). He was filled with the Spirit of God and given wisdom, understanding, and knowledge in all kinds of craftsmanship (Exodus 35:34). Oholiab and Bezalel were responsible for overseeing the work of the tabernacle and creating the sacred furnishings and garments according to the divine instructions given to Moses (Exodus 36:1). Their skillful work was essential in establishing a place of worship for the Israelites during their journey in the wilderness.

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