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H1984

הָלַל

hâlal [haw-lal'] Verb
Core meaningto be clear (orig

Lexical Definition

Strong's Hebrew H1984

to be clear (orig. of sound, but usually of color); to shine ; hence, to make a show , to boast ; and thus to be (clamorously) foolish ; to rave ; causatively, to celebrate ; also to stultify

KJV usage: (make) boast (self), celebrate, commend, (deal, make), fool(-ish, -ly), glory, give (light), be (make, feign self) mad (against), give in marriage, (sing, be worthy of) praise, rage, renowned, shine.
Etymology: a primitive root;
Brown–Driver–Briggs Hebrew Lexicon

. Usage: (make) boast (self), celebrate, commend, (deal, make), fool(-ish, -ly), glory, give (light), be (make, feign self) mad (against), give in marriage, (sing, be worthy of) praise, rage, renowned, shine. (make) boast (self), celebrate, commend, (deal, make), fool(-ish, -ly), glory, give (light), be (make, feign self) mad (against), give in marriage, (sing, be worthy of) praise, rage, renowned, shine.

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