Hebrew · H168, H4150 · unreviewed

אֹהֶל מוֹעֵד

A tent (as clearly conspicuous from a distance) · properly, an appointment , i.e. a fixed time or season; specifically, a festival ; conventionally a year ; by implication, an assembly (as convened for a definite purpose); technically the congregation ; by extension, the place of meeting ; also a signal (as appointed beforehand)

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אֹהֶל H168 a tent (as clearly conspicuous from a distance)

Pronunciation ohel

Portable dwelling that functions as visible marker of presence and belonging, especially in nomadic covenant community contexts

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מוֹעֵד H4150 properly, an appointment , i.e. a fixed time or season; specifically, a festival ; conventionally a year ; by implication, an assembly (as convened for a definite purpose); technically the congregation ; by extension, the place of meeting ; also a signal (as appointed beforehand)

Pronunciation moed

Fixed time divinely appointed for sacred gathering; covenantal rhythm organizing Israel's worship and community identity.

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