הָלַל
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halal
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H1984
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To praise, laud, boast, brag, rave, be foolish; often implies a loud, enthusiastic expression. The meaning depends heavily on the binyan (stem/conjugation) it appears in (e.g., Qal for "shine," Piel for "praise," Hithpael for "boast," Poel for "rave" or "foolish").
Related Greek Words
When translating the Hebrew הָלַל (halal) in the Septuagint (LXX), several Greek words are used depending on the context and the specific nuance of 'halal':
- αἰνέω (ainéō - G134): To praise, laud, commend. This is a common translation for 'halal' when it means to give praise.
- καυχάομαι (kaucháomai - G2744): To boast, glory, brag. This is particularly relevant given its use in the New Testament when referring back to Jeremiah 9:23-24.
- ψάλλω (psallō - G5567): To sing praise, to make music with a stringed instrument. Used especially in the Psalms.
- ἐπαινέω (epainéō - G1867): To praise, commend. A compound of αἰνέω.
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