H1984 – halal – הָלַל – to rave; fig. to boast, behave with lunacy
- Strong’s ID:
- H1984
- Hebrew Word:
- הָלַל
- Transliteration:
- hâlal / halal
- Pronunciation:
- haw-lal’
- Part of Speech:
- verb
- Etymology:
- a primitive root
- Equivalents:
- G239
- Usage Count:
- 165
- Search:
- Find “halal” in the Bible (Old Testament)
Equip God’s People Hebrew Lexicon
1) to rave
2) figuratively: to boast (i.e., to rave about)
3) figuratively: to behave with lunacy (i.e., a raving lunatic)
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Strong’s Hebrew Lexicon
a primitive root; to be clear (originally of sound, but usually of color); to shine; hence, to make a show, 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.