Strong's H1984 (Hebrew)[edit | edit source]

Lemma: הָלַל (hâlal)

Pronunciation: haw-lal'

POS: haw-lal' Morph: v

Exegesis: a primitive root;

Definition: a primitive root; to be clear (orig. of sound, but usually of color); to shine; hence, to make ashow, to boast; and thus to be (clamorously) foolish; to rave; causatively, to celebrate; also to stultify; (make) boast (self), celebrate, commend, (deal, make), fool(-ish, -ly), glory, give (light), be (make, feign self) mad (against), give in marriage, (sing, be worthy of) praise, rage, renowned, shine.

KJV Usage: (make) boast (self), celebrate, commend, (deal, make), fool(-ish, -ly), glory, give (light), be (make, feign self) mad (against), give in marriage, (sing, be worthy of) praise, rage, renowned, shine.

Senses[edit | edit source]

• 1. 1) to shine
• 2. 1a) (Qal) to shine (fig. of God's favour)
• 3. 1b) (Hiphil) to flash forth light
• 4. 2) to praise, boast, be boastful
• 5. 2a) (Qal)
• 6. 2a1) to be boastful
• 7. 2a2) boastful ones, boasters (participle)
• 8. 2b) (Piel)
• 9. 2b1) to praise
• 10. 2b2) to boast, make a boast
• 11. 2c) (Pual)
• 12. 2c1) to be praised, be made praiseworthy, be commended, be worthy of praise
• 13. 2d) (Hithpael) to boast, glory, make one's boast
• 14. 2e) (Poel) to make a fool of, make into a fool
• 15. 2f) (Hithpoel) to act madly, act like a madman

Cross References[edit | edit source]

• GREEK G21
• GREEK G133
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