Hebrew Word Study

The meaning of “הֲלֹם”

Understanding hălôm reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.

Definition

here, hither(-(to)), thither. - hither 1) here, hither

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הֲלֹם

Phonetichal-ome'
Transliterationhălôm
Grammar Code
H:Adv
Hebrew, Adjective
Strong's Definition
Strong's Exhaustive Concordance

here, hither(-(to)), thither. - hither 1) here, hither

Scripture References

Occurrences in the Bible

11 total references
ReferenceText
Genesis 16:13

“And she called the name of the Lord that spake unto her, Thou God seest me: for she said, Have I also here looked after him that seeth me?”

Word: הֲלֹם (hălôm)
Exodus 3:5

“And he said, Draw not nigh hither: put off thy shoes from off thy feet, for the place whereon thou standest is holy ground.”

Word: הֲלֹם (hălôm)
Judges 20:7

“Behold, ye are all children of Israel; give here your advice and counsel.”

Word: הֲלֹם (hălôm)
Ruth 2:14

“And Boaz said unto her, At mealtime come thou hither, and eat of the bread, and dip thy morsel in the vinegar. And she sat beside the reapers: and he reached her parched corn, and she did eat, and was sufficed, and left.”

Word: הֲלֹם (hălôm)
1 Samuel 14:36

“And Saul said, Let us go down after the Philistines by night, and spoil them until the morning light, and let us not leave a man of them. And they said, Do whatsoever seemeth good unto thee. Then said the priest, Let us draw near hither unto God.”

Word: הֲלֹם (hălôm)

Usage Statistics

Total Occurrences
11x
Most Frequent Book
1 Samuel

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