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אֲהָלִים H174
H174 is the Hebrew word אֲהָלִים, transliterated ʼăhâlîym and said a-haw-leem'. The King James Version most often renders it aloes.
What it means
aloe wood (i.e. sticks).
Where it comes from
or (feminine) אֲהָלוֹת (only used thus in the plural); of foreign origin.
How the King James Version translates it
Across 4 tagged occurrences, counted from this edition's word index.
Strong's own list of renderings: (tree of lign-) aloes.
Verses using אֲהָלִים
All 4 verses, quoted in full.
Numbers 24:6 · KJV
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.
Psalm 45:8 · KJV
All thy garments smell of myrrh, and aloes, and cassia, out of the ivory palaces, whereby they have made thee glad.
Proverbs 7:17 · KJV
I have perfumed my bed with myrrh, aloes, and cinnamon.
Song of Solomon 4:14 · KJV
Spikenard and saffron; calamus and cinnamon, with all trees of frankincense; myrrh and aloes, with all the chief spices:
Common questions
What does Strong's H174 mean?
H174 is the Hebrew word אֲהָלִים (ʼăhâlîym), meaning aloe wood (i.e. sticks).
How is H174 translated in the King James Version?
The King James translators rendered it aloes (3 times), trees of lign aloes (1 time).
How many times does H174 appear in the Bible?
אֲהָלִים (ʼăhâlîym) is tagged in 4 verses of the King James Version in this edition's word index.
Where does H174 come from?
Strong's gives its derivation as: or (feminine) אֲהָלוֹת (only used thus in the plural); of foreign origin.
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