Strong's Number H1984

הָלַל

halal · haw-lal'

Transliteration:

halal{haw-lal'}

Word Origin:

a primitive root

TWOT:

499,500

Part of Speech:

verb

Strong's 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

Usage in the KJV:

praise 117, glory 14, boast 10, mad 8, shine 3, foolish 2, fools 2, commended 2, rage 2, celebrate 1, give 1, marriage 1, renowned 1

Total: 165
Occurs 165 times in the Hebrew text.

Definition:

to shine
1. (Qal) to shine (fig. of God's favour)
2. (Hiphil) to flash forth light
to praise, boast, be boastful
1. (Qal)
  1. to be boastful
  2. boastful ones, boasters (participle)
2. (Piel)
  1. to praise
  2. to boast, make a boast
3. (Pual)
  1. to be praised, be made praiseworthy, be commended, be worthy of praise
4. (Hithpael) to boast, glory, make one's boast
5. (Poel) to make a fool of, make into a fool
6. (Hithpoel) to act madly, act like a madman