The meaning of “חָלִיל”
Understanding châlîyl reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
pipe. - a flute (as perforated) 1) pipe, flute
חָלִיל
pipe. - a flute (as perforated) 1) pipe, flute
Occurrences in the Bible
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 Samuel 10:5 | “After that thou shalt come to the hill of God, where is the garrison of the Philistines: and it shall come to pass, when thou art come thither to the city, that thou shalt meet a company of prophets coming down from the high place with a psaltery, and a tabret, and a pipe, and a harp, before them; and they shall prophesy:” Word: חָלִיל (châlîyl) | |
| 1 Kings 1:40 | “And all the people came up after him, and the people piped with pipes, and rejoiced with great joy, so that the earth rent with the sound of them.” Word: חָלִיל (châlîyl) | |
| Isaiah 5:12 | “And the harp, and the viol, the tabret, and pipe, and wine, are in their feasts: but they regard not the work of the Lord, neither consider the operation of his hands.” Word: חָלִיל (châlîyl) | |
| Isaiah 30:29 | “Ye shall have a song, as in the night when a holy solemnity is kept; and gladness of heart, as when one goeth with a pipe to come into the mountain of the Lord, to the mighty One of Israel.” Word: חָלִיל (châlîyl) | |
| Jeremiah 48:36 | “Therefore mine heart shall sound for Moab like pipes, and mine heart shall sound like pipes for the men of Kir–heres: because the riches that he hath gotten are perished.” Word: חָלִיל (châlîyl) |
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