International Standard Bible Encyclopedia: Oholah

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International Standard Bible Encyclopedia: Oholah


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ṓ-hō´la (אהלה, 'ohŏlāh; the King James Version Aholah): The exact meaning is a matter of dispute. As written, it seems to mean a tent-woman, or the woman living in a tent. With a mappik in the last consonant it could mean “her tent.” The term is used symbolically by Ezekiel to designate Samaria or the kingdom of Israel (, , , ). See OHOLIBAH.