Strong's Number 1984

Transliteration:

halal {haw-lal'}

Word Origin:

a primitive root

TWOT:

499,500

Part of Speech:

verb

Usage in the KJV:

praise 117, glory 14, boast 10, mad 8, shine 3, foolish 3, fools 2, commended 2, rage 2, celebrate 1, give 1, marriage 1, renowned 1

Total: 165

Definition:

to shine
1. (Qal) to shine (fig. of God's favour)
2. (Hiphil) to flash forth light
to praise, boast, be boastful
1. (Qal)
  1. to be boastful
  2. boastful ones, boasters (participle)
2. (Piel)
  1. to praise
  2. to boast, make a boast
3. (Pual)
  1. to be praised, be made praiseworthy, be commended, be worthy of praise
4. (Hithpael) to boast, glory, make one's boast
5. (Poel) to make a fool of, make into a fool
6. (Hithpoel) to act madly, act like a madman