Strong's Concordance/Hebrew/H1984

Strong's H1984 · Hebrew

הָלַל

hâlal · /haw-lal'/

Number
H1984
Language
Hebrew
Original word
הָלַל
Transliteration
hâlal
Pronunciation
haw-lal'
KJV occurrences
140 verses

Definition

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

KJV: (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.

Root / derivation: a primitive root;

KJV usage breakdown

How the Authorized (KJV) translators rendered הָלַל across 140 verses.

praise92×
praised19×
Glory12×
mad8×
boast6×
praising4×
boasteth3×
commended2×
foolish2×
fools2×
rage2×
shined2×
boastest1×
celebrate1×

Every occurrence (KJV)

140 verses use this word, grouped by book — the translated form is highlighted.

Genesis1 verse
Judges1 verse
1 Samuel1 verse
2 Samuel2 verses
1 Kings1 verse
1 Chronicles8 verses
1 Chronicles 16:4

And he appointed certain of the Levites to minister before the ark of the LORD, and to record, and to thank and praise the LORD God of Israel:

1 Chronicles 16:10

Glory ye in his holy name: let the heart of them rejoice that seek the LORD.

1 Chronicles 16:25

For great is the LORD, and greatly to be praised: he also is to be feared above all gods.

1 Chronicles 16:36

Blessed be the LORD God of Israel for ever and ever. And all the people said, Amen, and praised the LORD.

1 Chronicles 23:5

Moreover four thousand were porters; and four thousand praised the LORD with the instruments which I made, said David, to praise therewith.

1 Chronicles 23:30

And to stand every morning to thank and praise the LORD, and likewise at even;

1 Chronicles 25:3

Of Jeduthun: the sons of Jeduthun; Gedaliah, and Zeri, and Jeshaiah, Hashabiah, and Mattithiah, six, under the hands of their father Jeduthun, who prophesied with a harp, to give thanks and to praise the LORD. Zeri: or, Izri

1 Chronicles 29:13

Now therefore, our God, we thank thee, and praise thy glorious name.

2 Chronicles10 verses
2 Chronicles 5:13

It came even to pass, as the trumpeters and singers were as one, to make one sound to be heard in praising and thanking the LORD; and when they lifted up their voice with the trumpets and cymbals and instruments of musick, and praised the LORD, saying, For he is good; for his mercy endureth for ever: that then the house was filled with a cloud, even the house of the LORD;

2 Chronicles 7:6

And the priests waited on their offices: the Levites also with instruments of musick of the LORD, which David the king had made to praise the LORD, because his mercy endureth for ever, when David praised by their ministry; and the priests sounded trumpets before them, and all Israel stood. by their: Heb. by their hand

2 Chronicles 8:14

And he appointed, according to the order of David his father, the courses of the priests to their service, and the Levites to their charges, to praise and minister before the priests, as the duty of every day required: the porters also by their courses at every gate: for so had David the man of God commanded. so had David: Heb. so was the commandment of David the man of God

2 Chronicles 20:19

And the Levites, of the children of the Kohathites, and of the children of the Korhites, stood up to praise the LORD God of Israel with a loud voice on high.

2 Chronicles 20:21

And when he had consulted with the people, he appointed singers unto the LORD, and that should praise the beauty of holiness, as they went out before the army, and to say, Praise the LORD; for his mercy endureth for ever. that: Heb. praisers

2 Chronicles 23:12

Now when Athaliah heard the noise of the people running and praising the king, she came to the people into the house of the LORD:

2 Chronicles 23:13

And she looked, and, behold, the king stood at his pillar at the entering in, and the princes and the trumpets by the king: and all the people of the land rejoiced, and sounded with trumpets, also the singers with instruments of musick, and such as taught to sing praise. Then Athaliah rent her clothes, and said, Treason, Treason. Treason: Heb. Conspiracy

2 Chronicles 29:30

Moreover Hezekiah the king and the princes commanded the Levites to sing praise unto the LORD with the words of David, and of Asaph the seer. And they sang praises with gladness, and they bowed their heads and worshipped.

2 Chronicles 30:21

And the children of Israel that were present at Jerusalem kept the feast of unleavened bread seven days with great gladness: and the Levites and the priests praised the LORD day by day, singing with loud instruments unto the LORD. present: Heb. found loud: Heb. instruments of strength

2 Chronicles 31:2

And Hezekiah appointed the courses of the priests and the Levites after their courses, every man according to his service, the priests and Levites for burnt offerings and for peace offerings, to minister, and to give thanks, and to praise in the gates of the tents of the LORD.

Ezra2 verses
Nehemiah2 verses
Job4 verses
Psalms76 verses
Psalms 5:5

The foolish shall not stand in thy sight: thou hatest all workers of iniquity. in: Heb. before thine eyes

Psalms 10:3

For the wicked boasteth of his heart's desire, and blesseth the covetous, whom the LORD abhorreth. heart's: Heb. soul's blesseth: or, the covetous blesseth himself, he abhorreth the LORD

Psalms 18:3

I will call upon the LORD, who is worthy to be praised: so shall I be saved from mine enemies.

Psalms 22:22

I will declare thy name unto my brethren: in the midst of the congregation will I praise thee.

Psalms 22:23

Ye that fear the LORD, praise him; all ye the seed of Jacob, glorify him; and fear him, all ye the seed of Israel.

Psalms 22:26

The meek shall eat and be satisfied: they shall praise the LORD that seek him: your heart shall live for ever.

Psalms 34:2

My soul shall make her boast in the LORD: the humble shall hear thereof, and be glad.

Psalms 35:18

I will give thee thanks in the great congregation: I will praise thee among much people. much: Heb. strong

Psalms 44:8

In God we boast all the day long, and praise thy name for ever. Selah.

Psalms 48:1

A Song and Psalm for the sons of Korah. Great is the LORD, and greatly to be praised in the city of our God, in the mountain of his holiness. for: or, of

Psalms 49:6

They that trust in their wealth, and boast themselves in the multitude of their riches;

Psalms 52:1

To the chief Musician, Maschil, A Psalm of David, when Doeg the Edomite came and told Saul, and said unto him, David is come to the house of Ahimelech. Why boastest thou thyself in mischief, O mighty man? the goodness of God endureth continually.

Psalms 56:4

In God I will praise his word, in God I have put my trust; I will not fear what flesh can do unto me.

Psalms 56:10

In God will I praise his word: in the LORD will I praise his word.

Psalms 63:5

My soul shall be satisfied as with marrow and fatness; and my mouth shall praise thee with joyful lips: marrow: Heb. fatness

Psalms 63:11

But the king shall rejoice in God; every one that sweareth by him shall glory: but the mouth of them that speak lies shall be stopped.

Psalms 64:10

The righteous shall be glad in the LORD, and shall trust in him; and all the upright in heart shall glory.

Psalms 69:30

I will praise the name of God with a song, and will magnify him with thanksgiving.

Psalms 69:34

Let the heaven and earth praise him, the seas, and every thing that moveth therein. moveth: Heb. creepeth

Psalms 73:3

For I was envious at the foolish, when I saw the prosperity of the wicked.

Psalms 74:21

O let not the oppressed return ashamed: let the poor and needy praise thy name.

Psalms 75:4

I said unto the fools, Deal not foolishly: and to the wicked, Lift not up the horn:

Psalms 78:63

The fire consumed their young men; and their maidens were not given to marriage. given: Heb. praised

Psalms 84:4

Blessed are they that dwell in thy house: they will be still praising thee. Selah.

Psalms 96:4

For the LORD is great, and greatly to be praised: he is to be feared above all gods.

Psalms 97:7

Confounded be all they that serve graven images, that boast themselves of idols: worship him, all ye gods.

Psalms 102:8

Mine enemies reproach me all the day; and they that are mad against me are sworn against me.

Psalms 102:18

This shall be written for the generation to come: and the people which shall be created shall praise the LORD.

Psalms 104:35

Let the sinners be consumed out of the earth, and let the wicked be no more. Bless thou the LORD, O my soul. Praise ye the LORD.

Psalms 105:3

Glory ye in his holy name: let the heart of them rejoice that seek the LORD.

Psalms 105:45

That they might observe his statutes, and keep his laws. Praise ye the LORD. Praise: Heb. Hallelujah

Psalms 106:1

Praise ye the LORD. O give thanks unto the LORD; for he is good: for his mercy endureth for ever. Praise: Heb. Hallelujah

Psalms 106:5

That I may see the good of thy chosen, that I may rejoice in the gladness of thy nation, that I may glory with thine inheritance.

Psalms 106:48

Blessed be the LORD God of Israel from everlasting to everlasting: and let all the people say, Amen. Praise ye the LORD. Praise: Heb. Hallelujah

Psalms 107:32

Let them exalt him also in the congregation of the people, and praise him in the assembly of the elders.

Psalms 109:30

I will greatly praise the LORD with my mouth; yea, I will praise him among the multitude.

Psalms 111:1

Praise ye the LORD. I will praise the LORD with my whole heart, in the assembly of the upright, and in the congregation. Praise ye: Heb. Hallelujah

Psalms 112:1

Praise ye the LORD. Blessed is the man that feareth the LORD, that delighteth greatly in his commandments. Praise: Heb. Hallelujah

Psalms 113:1

Praise ye the LORD. Praise, O ye servants of the LORD, praise the name of the LORD. Praise ye: Heb. Hallelujah

Psalms 113:3

From the rising of the sun unto the going down of the same the LORD'S name is to be praised.

Psalms 113:9

He maketh the barren woman to keep house, and to be a joyful mother of children. Praise ye the LORD. to keep: Heb. to dwell in an house

Psalms 115:17

The dead praise not the LORD, neither any that go down into silence.

Psalms 115:18

But we will bless the LORD from this time forth and for evermore. Praise the LORD.

Psalms 116:19

In the courts of the LORD'S house, in the midst of thee, O Jerusalem. Praise ye the LORD.

Psalms 117:1

O praise the LORD, all ye nations: praise him, all ye people.

Psalms 117:2

For his merciful kindness is great toward us: and the truth of the LORD endureth for ever. Praise ye the LORD.

Psalms 119:164

Seven times a day do I praise thee because of thy righteous judgments.

Psalms 119:175

Let my soul live, and it shall praise thee; and let thy judgments help me.

Psalms 135:1

Praise ye the LORD. Praise ye the name of the LORD; praise him, O ye servants of the LORD.

Psalms 135:3

Praise the LORD; for the LORD is good: sing praises unto his name; for it is pleasant.

Psalms 135:21

Blessed be the LORD out of Zion, which dwelleth at Jerusalem. Praise ye the LORD.

Psalms 145:2

Every day will I bless thee; and I will praise thy name for ever and ever.

Psalms 145:3

Great is the LORD, and greatly to be praised; and his greatness is unsearchable. and his: Heb. and of his greatness there is no search

Psalms 146:1

Praise ye the LORD. Praise the LORD, O my soul. Praise ye: Heb. Hallelujah

Psalms 146:2

While I live will I praise the LORD: I will sing praises unto my God while I have any being.

Psalms 146:10

The LORD shall reign for ever, even thy God, O Zion, unto all generations. Praise ye the LORD.

Psalms 147:1

Praise ye the LORD: for it is good to sing praises unto our God; for it is pleasant; and praise is comely.

Psalms 147:12

Praise the LORD, O Jerusalem; praise thy God, O Zion.

Psalms 147:20

He hath not dealt so with any nation: and as for his judgments, they have not known them. Praise ye the LORD.

Psalms 148:1

Praise ye the LORD. Praise ye the LORD from the heavens: praise him in the heights. Praise ye the LORD. Praise: Heb. Hallelujah, etc

Psalms 148:2

Praise ye him, all his angels: praise ye him, all his hosts.

Psalms 148:3

Praise ye him, sun and moon: praise him, all ye stars of light.

Psalms 148:4

Praise him, ye heavens of heavens, and ye waters that be above the heavens.

Psalms 148:5

Let them praise the name of the LORD: for he commanded, and they were created.

Psalms 148:7

Praise the LORD from the earth, ye dragons, and all deeps:

Psalms 148:13

Let them praise the name of the LORD: for his name alone is excellent; his glory is above the earth and heaven. excellent: Heb. exalted

Psalms 148:14

He also exalteth the horn of his people, the praise of all his saints; even of the children of Israel, a people near unto him. Praise ye the LORD.

Psalms 149:1

Praise ye the LORD. Sing unto the LORD a new song, and his praise in the congregation of saints. Praise: Heb. Halleluiah

Psalms 149:3

Let them praise his name in the dance: let them sing praises unto him with the timbrel and harp. in: or, with the pipe

Psalms 149:9

To execute upon them the judgment written: this honour have all his saints. Praise ye the LORD.

Psalms 150:1

Praise ye the LORD. Praise God in his sanctuary: praise him in the firmament of his power. Praise ye: Heb. Hallelujah

Psalms 150:2

Praise him for his mighty acts: praise him according to his excellent greatness.

Psalms 150:3

Praise him with the sound of the trumpet: praise him with the psaltery and harp. trumpet: or, cornet

Psalms 150:4

Praise him with the timbrel and dance: praise him with stringed instruments and organs. dance: or, pipe

Psalms 150:5

Praise him upon the loud cymbals: praise him upon the high sounding cymbals.

Psalms 150:6

Let every thing that hath breath praise the LORD. Praise ye the LORD.

Proverbs9 verses
Proverbs 12:8

A man shall be commended according to his wisdom: but he that is of a perverse heart shall be despised. of a: Heb. perverse of heart

Proverbs 20:14

It is naught, it is naught, saith the buyer: but when he is gone his way, then he boasteth.

Proverbs 25:14

Whoso boasteth himself of a false gift is like clouds and wind without rain. of a: Heb. in a gift of falsehood

Proverbs 27:1

Boast not thyself of to morrow; for thou knowest not what a day may bring forth. to: Heb. to morrow day

Proverbs 27:2

Let another man praise thee, and not thine own mouth; a stranger, and not thine own lips.

Proverbs 28:4

They that forsake the law praise the wicked: but such as keep the law contend with them.

Proverbs 31:28

Her children arise up, and call her blessed; her husband also, and he praiseth her.

Proverbs 31:30

Favour is deceitful, and beauty is vain: but a woman that feareth the LORD, she shall be praised.

Proverbs 31:31

Give her of the fruit of her hands; and let her own works praise her in the gates.

Ecclesiastes2 verses
Song of Solomon1 verse
Isaiah7 verses
Isaiah 13:10

For the stars of heaven and the constellations thereof shall not give their light: the sun shall be darkened in his going forth, and the moon shall not cause her light to shine.

Isaiah 38:18

For the grave cannot praise thee, death can not celebrate thee: they that go down into the pit cannot hope for thy truth.

Isaiah 41:16

Thou shalt fan them, and the wind shall carry them away, and the whirlwind shall scatter them: and thou shalt rejoice in the LORD, and shalt glory in the Holy One of Israel.

Isaiah 44:25

That frustrateth the tokens of the liars, and maketh diviners mad; that turneth wise men backward, and maketh their knowledge foolish;

Isaiah 45:25

In the LORD shall all the seed of Israel be justified, and shall glory.

Isaiah 62:9

But they that have gathered it shall eat it, and praise the LORD; and they that have brought it together shall drink it in the courts of my holiness.

Isaiah 64:11

Our holy and our beautiful house, where our fathers praised thee, is burned up with fire: and all our pleasant things are laid waste.

Jeremiah10 verses
Jeremiah 4:2

And thou shalt swear, The LORD liveth, in truth, in judgment, and in righteousness; and the nations shall bless themselves in him, and in him shall they glory.

Jeremiah 9:23

Thus saith the LORD, Let not the wise man glory in his wisdom, neither let the mighty man glory in his might, let not the rich man glory in his riches:

Jeremiah 9:24

But let him that glorieth glory in this, that he understandeth and knoweth me, that I am the LORD which exercise lovingkindness, judgment, and righteousness, in the earth: for in these things I delight, saith the LORD.

Jeremiah 20:13

Sing unto the LORD, praise ye the LORD: for he hath delivered the soul of the poor from the hand of evildoers.

Jeremiah 25:16

And they shall drink, and be moved, and be mad, because of the sword that I will send among them.

Jeremiah 31:7

For thus saith the LORD; Sing with gladness for Jacob, and shout among the chief of the nations: publish ye, praise ye, and say, O LORD, save thy people, the remnant of Israel.

Jeremiah 46:9

Come up, ye horses; and rage, ye chariots; and let the mighty men come forth; the Ethiopians and the Libyans, that handle the shield; and the Lydians, that handle and bend the bow. the Ethiopians: Heb. Cush the Libyans: Heb. Put

Jeremiah 49:4

Wherefore gloriest thou in the valleys, thy flowing valley, O backsliding daughter? that trusted in her treasures, saying, Who shall come unto me? thy: or, thy valley floweth away

Jeremiah 50:38

A drought is upon her waters; and they shall be dried up: for it is the land of graven images, and they are mad upon their idols.

Jeremiah 51:7

Babylon hath been a golden cup in the LORD'S hand, that made all the earth drunken: the nations have drunken of her wine; therefore the nations are mad.

Ezekiel1 verse
Joel1 verse
Nahum1 verse

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Frequently asked questions

What does Strong's H1984 (hâlal) mean?

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

How many times does H1984 appear in the Bible?

Strong's H1984 (הָלַל) appears in 140 verses of the King James Version, most often translated “praise.”

How is hâlal translated in the KJV?

In the KJV, Strong's H1984 is rendered as “praise” (92×), “praised” (19×), “Glory” (12×), “mad” (8×), among other words.

Where does the Hebrew word הָלַל come from?

a primitive root;