הָלַל
hâlal
Modern Summary of Strong’s Concordance (1890)
The word "הָלַל" primarily means to be clear or bright, often referring to sound or color, and can also mean to shine. It is used to describe actions like boasting, celebrating, praising, or making a show, sometimes in a loud or foolish manner. Additionally, it can imply causing celebration or acting in a way that draws attention, whether positively or negatively.
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
The Hebrew word hâlal means "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," encompassing related ideas including boast, celebrate, commend, fool.
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