Lexicon chalil: Flute, Pipe Original Word: חָלִיל Strong's Exhaustive Concordance pipe From chalal; a flute (as perforated) -- pipe. see HEBREW chalal NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originfrom chalal Definition flute, pipe NASB Translation flute (3), flutes (3). Brown-Driver-Briggs חָלִיל noun masculine flute, pipe, ׳ח 1 Samuel 10:5; Isaiah 5:12; Isaiah 30:29; plural חֲלִלִים 1 Kings 1:40; Jeremiah 48:36 (twice in verse). Topical Lexicon Word Origin: Derived from the root חָלַל (chalal), which means "to bore" or "to pierce," reflecting the method of creating a flute by boring holes into a tube.Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: • G836 (αὐλός, aulos): A Greek term for a flute or pipe, similar in function and use to the Hebrew חָלִיל (chalil). Usage: The term חָלִיל (chalil) is used in the Hebrew Bible to refer to a flute, an instrument often associated with joy, celebration, and worship. It is mentioned in contexts of both secular and sacred music. Context: The חָלִיל (chalil) is a musical instrument mentioned in the Hebrew Scriptures, known for its use in both religious and secular settings. The flute, as indicated by its name, is a wind instrument created by boring holes into a tube, allowing for the modulation of sound. In the biblical context, the chalil is often associated with joyous occasions and celebrations, such as weddings and festivals. It is also used in worship, contributing to the musical accompaniment of psalms and hymns. The sound of the chalil is described as melodious and is often linked with expressions of happiness and spiritual exultation. The instrument's presence in various biblical passages underscores its cultural significance in ancient Israelite society, where music played a vital role in both communal and religious life. Forms and Transliterations בֶּֽחָלִ֔יל בַּחֲלִלִ֔ים בחליל בחללים וְחָלִ֛יל וְחָלִ֣יל וחליל כַּחֲלִילִ֖ים כַּחֲלִלִ֣ים כחלילים כחללים ba·ḥă·li·lîm bachaliLim baḥălilîm be·ḥā·lîl bechaLil beḥālîl ka·ḥă·li·lîm ka·ḥă·lî·lîm kachaliLim kaḥălilîm kaḥălîlîm vechaLil wə·ḥā·lîl wəḥālîlLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman's Concordance 1 Samuel 10:5 HEB: נֵ֤בֶל וְתֹף֙ וְחָלִ֣יל וְכִנּ֔וֹר וְהֵ֖מָּה NAS: tambourine, flute, and a lyre KJV: and a tabret, and a pipe, and a harp, INT: harp tambourine flute lyre and they 1 Kings 1:40 Isaiah 5:12 Isaiah 30:29 Jeremiah 48:36 Jeremiah 48:36 6 Occurrences |
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