Lexical Summary hallazeh: this, this one Original Word: הַלָּזֶה Strong's Exhaustive Concordance this From the article (see halah) and zeh; this very -- this. see HEBREW halah see HEBREW zeh NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Origina prim. pronoun Definition this NASB Translation this (2). Brown-Driver-Briggs הַלָּזֶה Genesis 24:65 הָאִישׁ הַלָּזֶה, Genesis 37:19 בַּעַל חֲלוֺמוֺת הַלָּזֶה this dreamer (contemptuously). Once also there occurs Topical Lexicon Form and Function הַלָּזֶה (hallazeh) is a pointed demonstrative that singles out a person or object visible to the speaker, often carrying an emotional nuance—curiosity, surprise, or contempt. It occurs twice in Scripture, each time drawing the listener’s attention to a figure whose arrival proves pivotal in redemptive history. Scriptural Occurrences Genesis 24:65—Expectation and Modesty Rebekah, sighting a lone figure in the Negev, asks, “Who is that man in the field coming to meet us?” (Genesis 24:65). The demonstrative isolates Isaac as the central focus of God’s promise now becoming visible. Rebekah’s immediate veiling shows reverence, signaling that covenantal marriage is not merely a social contract but a sacred act overseen by the Lord. The word hallazeh underlines the transition from promise to fulfillment: the unnamed “man” is, in fact, the son through whom the Abrahamic line continues. The episode encourages believers to recognize God’s providence even when His chosen instruments first appear as strangers on the horizon. Genesis 37:19—Derision and Sovereign Purpose Joseph’s brothers sneer, “Here comes that dreamer!” (Genesis 37:19). The demonstrative separates Joseph from his brothers, reflecting their hostility toward the role God has assigned him. Their contempt sets in motion the descent into Egypt, preserving many lives through Joseph’s eventual rise. Hallazeh thus becomes a narrative hinge: the scornful designation foreshadows the crimson thread of suffering that precedes exaltation. Pastoral proclamation can draw on this contrast to assure congregations that rejection cannot annul divine appointment. Theological Trajectory In both contexts hallazeh introduces a person whose presence alters history. The first instance heralds a quiet beginning—the union of Isaac and Rebekah; the second signals imminent conflict—the betrayal of Joseph. Together they demonstrate that God advances His purposes both through peaceful providence and through painful opposition. The demonstrative highlights that the decisive actor is already “in the field” or “on the way,” reminding believers that God’s answers may be closer than they appear. Intertextual Echoes New Testament preaching often employs the phrase “this Jesus” (Acts 2:32, 36), a comparable Greek demonstrative function that sets Jesus apart for recognition and decision. The Old Testament use of hallazeh prepares the pattern: God identifies the chosen one before unveiling the full scope of His plan. Ministry Applications 1. Recognition of Divine Appointments: Like Rebekah, the church should cultivate discernment to identify God’s provision when it approaches quietly. Summary הַלָּזֶה functions as a verbal spotlight, illuminating individuals whose arrival signals a turning point in salvation history. Whether evoking wonder or scorn, the word reminds readers that God works through concrete, identifiable moments and people to advance His covenant purposes, encouraging faith that sees God’s hand in the immediate “this” of daily life. Forms and Transliterations הַלָּזֶ֖ה הַלָּזֶה֙ הלזה hal·lā·zeh hallaZeh hallāzehLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman's Concordance Genesis 24:65 HEB: מִֽי־ הָאִ֤ישׁ הַלָּזֶה֙ הַהֹלֵ֤ךְ בַּשָּׂדֶה֙ KJV: man [is] this that walketh INT: Who man this walking the field Genesis 37:19 2 Occurrences |
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