Topical Encyclopedia Definition and Meaning: The term "hallowed" is derived from the Old English word "halgian," which means to make holy or to honor as holy. In a biblical context, "hallowed" refers to something that is sacred, revered, or set apart for divine purposes. It is often used to describe the sanctity and holiness of God's name and character. Biblical Usage: The most notable use of the term "hallowed" in the Bible is found in the Lord's Prayer, as recorded in the Gospel of Matthew. Jesus teaches His disciples to pray, "Our Father in heaven, hallowed be Your name" (Matthew 6:9). This phrase emphasizes the reverence and honor due to God's name, acknowledging His holiness and supreme authority. Old Testament Context: In the Old Testament, the concept of hallowing is closely associated with the sanctification of people, places, and objects for God's service. For example, the Sabbath is described as a day to be hallowed: "Remember the Sabbath day, to keep it holy" (Exodus 20:8). The tabernacle and its furnishings were also hallowed, set apart for worship and the presence of God (Exodus 40:9-10). The Israelites were commanded to hallow God's name by living in obedience to His laws and reflecting His holiness in their conduct. Leviticus 22:32 states, "You must not profane My holy name, so that I may be hallowed among the Israelites. I am the LORD who sanctifies you" . New Testament Context: In the New Testament, the concept of hallowing continues to emphasize the holiness of God and the call for believers to live in a manner that honors Him. The Lord's Prayer, as mentioned earlier, is a central text that highlights the importance of recognizing and revering God's holy name. The Apostle Peter echoes this sentiment in his epistle, urging believers to live holy lives: "But just as He who called you is holy, so be holy in all you do" (1 Peter 1:15). This call to holiness is a reflection of the believer's desire to hallow God's name through their actions and character. Theological Significance: Hallowing God's name is a fundamental aspect of worship and devotion. It signifies the believer's acknowledgment of God's supreme holiness and their commitment to honoring Him in all aspects of life. The act of hallowing is not limited to verbal expressions but extends to the believer's lifestyle, choices, and interactions with others. In a broader theological sense, hallowing is connected to the sanctification process, where believers are progressively conformed to the image of Christ. This transformation is a work of the Holy Spirit, enabling believers to reflect God's holiness and bring glory to His name. Practical Application: For Christians, hallowing God's name involves a conscious effort to live in a way that honors Him. This includes regular prayer, worship, and the study of Scripture to grow in understanding and reverence for God's character. It also involves ethical living, where one's actions and decisions are guided by biblical principles, thereby reflecting the holiness of God to the world. In summary, "hallowed" is a term that encapsulates the reverence and sanctity attributed to God and His name. It calls believers to a life of holiness, worship, and devotion, recognizing God's supreme authority and holiness in all things. Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (imp. & p. p.) of Hallow.International Standard Bible Encyclopedia HALLOW; HALLOWEDhal'-o, hal'-od, hal'-o-ed ("to render or treat as holy," Anglo-Saxon halgian, from halig, "holy"): It translates several forms of qadhash, "set apart," "devote," "consecrate," frequently rendered in the King James Version, the Revised Version (British and American), the American Standard Revised Version "consecrate," "dedicate," "holy," and especially "sanctify," closely synonymous, "hallow" perhaps containing more of the thought of reverence, sacredness, holiness. It embraces the idea of marked separateness. It is applied to persons, as the priest (Leviticus 22:2, 3); to places or buildings, as the middle of the temple court (1 Kings 8:64); the tabernacle (Exodus 40:9); to things, like the portion of the sacrifice set apart for the priests (Numbers 18:8); to times and seasons, as the Sabbath (Jeremiah 17:22 Ezekiel 20:20) and the Jubilee year (Leviticus 25:10); to God Himself (Leviticus 22:32). Its underlying idea of the separateness of holy nature or holy use works out into several often overlapping senses: (1) To set apart, dedicate, offer, reserve, for the worship or service of God: Exodus 28:38, "The holy things, which the children of Israel shall hallow in all their holy gifts"; also Leviticus 22:3 Numbers 18:29, etc.; 2 Kings 12:4, "All the money the hallowed things" (the King James Version "dedicated"), etc. (2) To make holy, by selecting, setting apart, claiming, or acknowledging as His own: Genesis 2:3, "God blessed the seventh day, and hallowed it" (the King James Version "sanctified"); but Exodus 20:11 (King James Version, the English Revised Version, the American Standard Revised Version), "hallowed." So of the temple (1 Kings 9:7); of the firstborn, spared in Egypt (Numbers 3:13). (3) To dedicate or consecrate by formal ceremonial, with the accompanying idea of cleansing from sin and uncleanness: Exodus 29:1, "This is the thing that thou shalt do unto them (Aaron and his sons) to hallow them, to minister unto me in the priest's office." The whole chapter is devoted to the elaborate ceremonial, consisting of ablutions, endowment in priestly robes and paraphernalia, anointing with oil, the offering of a bullock for a sin offering, and of a ram, the placing of the blood of another ram upon the right ear, right thumb, right great toe of each, the wave offering, the anointing of the holy garments, and the eating of the consecrated food, all this lasting seven days, and indicating the completeness with which they were set apart, the deep necessity of purification, and the solemnity and sacredness of the office. The tabernacle and its furniture were similarly "hallowed" by a simpler ceremony, using the anointing oil. (4) To render ritually fit for religious service, worship, or use: Leviticus 16:19, "Hallow it (the altar with the sprinkled blood) from the uncleannesses of the children of Israel"; Numbers 6:11, "The priest shall. make atonement for him, for that he sinned by reason of the dead, and shall hallow his head that same day." (5) To hold sacred, reverence, keep holy: Jeremiah 17:22, "But hallow ye the Sabbath day," by keeping it distinct and separate, especially (Jeremiah 17:24, 27) by refraining from unnecessary work, from burden-bearing, travel, or traffic (Nehemiah 13:16). See Exodus 20:8-11 (the Sabbath Commandment). (6) To revere, hold in awe, and reverence as holy and "separated from sinners" in majesty, power, sacredness: Leviticus 22:32, "And ye shall not profane my holy name; but I will be hallowed among the children of Israel." Qadhash is elsewhere translated "sanctify" in this connection, meaning "to be manifested in awe-producing majesty, power, or grace": Ezekiel 38:23, "And I will. sanctify myself, and I will make myself known in the eyes of many nations; and they shall know that I am Yahweh"; compare Ezekiel 28:22, 23, etc. Greek 3741. hosios -- righteous, pious, holy ... statutes and relations; from hieros, which denotes formal consecration; and from hagios, which relates to purity from defilement), ie Hallowed (pious, sacred ... //strongsnumbers.com/greek2/3741.htm - 7k 37. hagiazo -- to make holy, consecrate, sanctify 462. anosios -- unholy Strong's Hebrew 4720. miqdash -- a sacred place, sanctuary... part (1), sanctuaries (5), sanctuary (65). chapel, hallowed part, holy place, sanctuary. Or miqqdash (Exod. 15:17) {mik-ked-awsh'}; from ... /hebrew/4720.htm - 6k 6944. qodesh -- apartness, sacredness Library 'Hallowed be Thy Name' Hallowed be Thy Name. 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Thesaurus Jeho'ash (16 Occurrences)... 2 Kings 12:4 And Jehoash said to the priests: 'All the money of the hallowed things that is brought into the house of the LORD, in current money, the money of ... /j/jeho'ash.htm - 11k Zerub'babel (23 Occurrences) Nehemi'ah (8 Occurrences) Oblations (24 Occurrences) Jeho'ram (21 Occurrences) Treasuries (36 Occurrences) Sheep-gate (2 Occurrences) Ahazi'ah (33 Occurrences) Holiness (76 Occurrences) Jehosh'aphat (75 Occurrences) Resources What does hallowed be thy name in the Lord's Prayer mean? | GotQuestions.orgWhat is the Lord's prayer and should we pray it? | GotQuestions.org What does it mean to be sanctified? | GotQuestions.org Hallowed: Dictionary and Thesaurus | Clyx.com Bible Concordance • Bible Dictionary • Bible Encyclopedia • Topical Bible • Bible Thesuarus Concordance Hallowed (86 Occurrences)Matthew 6:9 Luke 11:2 Genesis 2:3 Exodus 19:14 Exodus 20:11 Exodus 29:21 Exodus 29:43 Exodus 40:9 Leviticus 8:10 Leviticus 8:15 Leviticus 8:30 Leviticus 10:3 Leviticus 12:4 Leviticus 16:19 Leviticus 19:8 Leviticus 22:32 Leviticus 25:10 Leviticus 27:19 Numbers 3:13 Numbers 5:10 Numbers 6:11 Numbers 7:1 Numbers 8:17 Numbers 16:37 Numbers 16:38 Numbers 18:8 Numbers 18:29 Numbers 20:13 Deuteronomy 12:26 Deuteronomy 26:13 Deuteronomy 32:51 Joshua 20:7 1 Samuel 7:1 1 Samuel 16:5 1 Samuel 21:4 1 Samuel 21:6 1 Kings 8:64 1 Kings 9:3 1 Kings 9:7 1 Kings 15:15 2 Kings 12:4 2 Kings 12:18 1 Chronicles 15:14 1 Chronicles 23:13 1 Chronicles 26:20 1 Chronicles 28:12 2 Chronicles 5:1 2 Chronicles 5:11 2 Chronicles 7:7 2 Chronicles 7:16 2 Chronicles 7:20 2 Chronicles 15:18 2 Chronicles 24:7 2 Chronicles 29:15 2 Chronicles 29:17 2 Chronicles 29:19 2 Chronicles 29:34 2 Chronicles 30:3 2 Chronicles 30:15 2 Chronicles 30:17 2 Chronicles 30:24 2 Chronicles 31:6 2 Chronicles 31:12 2 Chronicles 31:18 2 Chronicles 36:14 Ezra 3:5 Nehemiah 3:1 Nehemiah 12:47 Job 1:5 Proverbs 20:25 Isaiah 5:16 Isaiah 13:3 Isaiah 30:29 Jeremiah 1:5 Jeremiah 2:3 Jeremiah 11:15 Lamentations 4:1 Ezekiel 20:41 Ezekiel 28:22 Ezekiel 28:25 Ezekiel 36:23 Ezekiel 38:16 Ezekiel 39:27 Ezekiel 48:11 Zephaniah 1:7 Haggai 2:12 Subtopics Related Terms Heave-offering (55 Occurrences) Burnt-offerings (86 Occurrences) Kirjath-jearim (17 Occurrences) Meribah-kadesh (3 Occurrences) Meat-offerings (10 Occurrences) Contributions (19 Occurrences) Sin-offering (115 Occurrences) |