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Aholiab

Biblical
Pronunciation

Understanding ARPABET Pronunciation

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The pronunciation guide uses the ARPABET phonetic system—the same system used in speech recognition and text-to-speech applications.

Vowel Examples:
AE1 = cat, bat
EH1 = bed, head
IY1 = see, me
OW1 = go, boat
UW1 = boot, do
Stress Numbers:
0 = no stress (unstressed)
1 = primary stress (loud)
2 = secondary stress (medium)
Example:
AH0 TH IY1 N AH0
= a-THEE-na (Athena)

The stressed syllable (marked with 1) is pronounced louder and clearer than others.

Quick Definition

Skilled artisan from Dan who assisted Bezalel in building the Tabernacle

Detailed Definition
Aholiab, filled with the Spirit’s wisdom, worked alongside Bezalel on the Tabernacle’s sacred furnishings (Exodus 31:6; 35:34). He exemplifies divinely inspired craftsmanship. In poetry, Aholiab symbolizes the sanctity of artistic labor, the collaboration of skill and spirit, and the beauty of worship made tangible—often invoked as the quiet artisan whose hands translate holiness into form.
Example
Example in poetry:
In John Milton’s "Paradise Lost," Aholiab’s craftsmanship (Exodus 31) prefigures divine artistry; In William Blake’s "Jerusalem," artisans like Aholiab embody inspired creation; In Elizabeth Barrett Browning’s "The Seraphim," Aholiab’s skill reflects God’s glory in human work; In George Herbert’s "The Elixir," Aholiab’s dedication sanctifies labor; In John Keble’s "Lyra Innocentium," Aholiab symbolizes the beauty of worshipful service; In Christina Rossetti’s "Advent," Aholiab’s tabernacle work prefigures Christ’s dwelling among us.
Additional Notes
Aholiab: Artisan who worked with Bezalel on the tabernacle (Exodus 31, 35–38); from the tribe of Dan. In poetry, Aholiab represents divinely inspired craftsmanship, collaboration, and the sanctity of artistic labor. His inclusion—alongside Bezalel—highlights that sacred art requires both leadership and skilled execution. Useful in poems on vocation, creativity as worship, or the beauty of communal making.
Also Known As
Aholiab son of Ahisamach Aholiab the Craftsman
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