Strong’s H0170

אָהֱלָה

Part of speech

Proper Name Feminine

Transliteration

Oholah

Pronunciation

oh-ho-LAH

Definition

Oholah

Meaning

Oholah

Usage

Oholah is a symbolic name used in the book of Ezekiel to represent the Northern Kingdom of Israel, also known as Samaria. The name means "her tent," signifying the independent and idolatrous worship practices that characterized the kingdom. In Ezekiel 23, Oholah is depicted as an unfaithful woman, symbolizing Israel's spiritual adultery through alliances with foreign nations and idolatry.

Bible references

Ezekiel 23:4;Ezekiel 23:4;Ezekiel 23:5;Ezekiel 23:36;Ezekiel 23:44