Strong's Lexicon mahalal: Praise, boast Original Word: מַהֲלָל Word Origin: Derived from the root verb הלל (halal), which means "to praise" or "to boast." Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: The Greek equivalent often used in the Septuagint and the New Testament is αἴνος (ainos), Strong's Greek 136, which also means praise or laudation. Usage: The term "mahalal" is used to denote praise or commendation, often in the context of giving glory to God. It can also imply boasting, but in a positive sense, where the focus is on extolling the virtues or deeds of God rather than self-aggrandizement. Cultural and Historical Background: In ancient Israelite culture, praise was an integral part of worship and community life. The act of praising God was not only a personal expression of faith but also a communal activity that reinforced the identity and beliefs of the people. The Psalms, a central part of Hebrew worship, are replete with calls to praise God, reflecting the importance of mahalal in their spiritual practice. NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originfrom halal Definition praise NASB Translation praise (1). Brown-Driver-Briggs [מַהֲלָל] noun [masculine] praise; — only in וְאִישׂ לְפִי מַהֲלָלוֺ Proverbs 27:21 the refining pot silver, and the furnace for gold, and a man according to his praise, i.e. probably according to the praise of him by others, which tests him; so De Str and others; perhaps however so let a man be to the mouth of his praise, i.e. that praise him, — testing the praise to determine its worth, Thes Rob-Ges; other views are: according to the measure of his boasting Ew, i.e. is judged according to his success or failure in that of which he boasts; Hi according to the thing of which he boasts. Strong's Exhaustive Concordance praise From halal; fame -- praise. see HEBREW halal Forms and Transliterations מַהֲלָלֽוֹ׃ מהללו׃ ma·hă·lā·lōw mahalaLo mahălālōwLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman's Concordance Proverbs 27:21 HEB: וְ֝אִ֗ישׁ לְפִ֣י מַהֲלָלֽוֹ׃ NAS: And each [is tested] by the praise accorded KJV: so [is] a man to his praise. INT: and each accorded the praise 1 Occurrence |
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