Lexicon toholah: Worm, maggot Original Word: תָּהֱלָה Strong's Exhaustive Concordance praise Feminine of an unused noun (apparently from halal) meaning bluster; braggadocio, i.e. (by implication) fatuity -- folly. see HEBREW halal NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originof uncertain derivation Definition error NASB Translation error (1). Brown-Driver-Briggs תָּהְָלָה noun feminine error (? si vera lectio; v תהל according to DiLex. Aeth. 522, who compare Ethiopic  III. rove, wander; Arabic  is commit error, compare BaNB § 179. Anm. 3); — ׳וּבְמַלְאָכָיו יָשִׂים ת Job 14:18, < read תִּפְלָה q. v. תְּהִלָּה see II. הלל. [תַּהֲלוּכָה] see הלך. תהם (probably √ of following, in view of Assyrian tiâmtu, tâmtu ( = תְּהוֺם) DlHWB 698 JenKosmol. 542 BartonJAOS xv. 1 ff., Syriac Topical Lexicon Word Origin: Derived from the root verb הָלַל (halal), which means "to boast" or "to praise."Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: The corresponding Greek term in the Strong's Concordance is G4646, κενδοξία (kendoxia), which similarly denotes "vain glory" or "empty pride." This Greek term is used in the New Testament to describe the futility of seeking glory for oneself, echoing the Hebrew concept of תָּהֱלָה. Both terms serve to caution against the pursuit of self-glorification and underscore the Biblical teaching that true glory is found in God alone. Usage: This term is used in the context of describing vain or foolish boasting, often highlighting the emptiness or futility of such actions. It is not commonly found in the Hebrew Bible, indicating a specific and nuanced usage. Context: תָּהֱלָה (tahălâh) is a noun that captures the essence of boastful pride that lacks substance or wisdom. It is derived from the root הָלַל (halal), which is frequently used in the Hebrew Bible to denote praise, often in a positive sense. However, תָּהֱלָה shifts the focus to the negative aspect of boasting, emphasizing the folly and emptiness inherent in self-aggrandizement without merit. This term serves as a caution against the human tendency to elevate oneself without just cause, reminding readers of the Biblical principle that true honor and praise belong to God alone. The concept of תָּהֱלָה aligns with the broader Biblical theme that warns against pride and encourages humility, as seen in various passages that contrast human arrogance with divine wisdom. Forms and Transliterations תָּהֳלָֽה׃ תהלה׃ tā·ho·lāh tāholāh tohoLahLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman's Concordance Job 4:18 HEB: וּ֝בְמַלְאָכָ֗יו יָשִׂ֥ים תָּהֳלָֽה׃ NAS: He charges error. KJV: and his angels he charged with folly: INT: his angels charges error 1 Occurrence |
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; all from √ הום Thes Ew§ 161 Ol§ 213 d Sta§264 and others). 
