Hebrew Word Study
The meaning of “הִלּוּל”
Understanding hillûwl reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
Definition
merry, praise. - a celebration of thanksgiving for harvest 1) rejoicing, praise 1a) rejoicing 1b) praise
H1974
Hebrew Text
Strong's Concordance
הִלּוּל
Phonetichil-lool'
Transliterationhillûwl
Grammar Code
H:N-M
Hebrew Noun, Masculine
Strong's Definition
Strong's Exhaustive Concordance
merry, praise. - a celebration of thanksgiving for harvest 1) rejoicing, praise 1a) rejoicing 1b) praise
Scripture References
Occurrences in the Bible
2 total references
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| Leviticus 19:24 | “But in the fourth year all the fruit thereof shall be holy to praise the Lord withal.” Word: הִלּוּל (hillûwl) | |
| Judges 9:27 | “And they went out into the fields, and gathered their vineyards, and trode the grapes, and made merry, and went into the house of their god, and did eat and drink, and cursed Abimelech.” Word: הִלּוּל (hillûwl) |
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