הִלֵּל

hil.lelProper Noun (Masculine)H1985

Hillel

From: from H1984 (הָלַל); praising (namely God);

Short Definition

Hillel, an Israelite

Full Lexicon Entry

A man living before Israel's Monarchy, first mentioned at ; father of: Abdon (H5658H) § Hillel = "praising" a native of Pirathon in Mount Ephraim, the father of Abdon the judge

Grammar

Part of Speech Proper Noun (Masculine)

Morphology N:N-M-P

DescriptionProper Noun, Masculine

Occurrences

2 times

Appears 2 times in the Old Testament. Top books include:

Judges
2

Key Passages

  • Judges 12:13
  • Judges 12:15

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