הָלַל

ha.lalVerbH1984

to shine

From: a primitive root;

Short Definition

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

Full Lexicon Entry

  1. to shine 1a) (Qal) to shine (fig. of God's favour) 1b) (Hiphil) to flash forth light

Grammar

Part of Speech Verb

Morphology H:V

DescriptionHebrew Verb

Occurrences

113 times

Appears 113 times in the Old Testament. Top books include:

Psalms
55
2 Chronicles
10
Proverbs
9
1 Chronicles
8
Jeremiah
8

Key Passages

  • 1 Chronicles 16:4
  • Ecclesiastes 7:7
  • Job 31:26
  • Psalms 111:1
  • Psalms 147:20

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