Berean Strong's Lexicon Hillel: Hillel Original Word: הִלֵּל Word Origin: Derived from the Hebrew root הָלַל (halal), meaning "to praise" or "to shine." Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: There is no direct Greek equivalent for the name Hillel in the Strong's Greek Dictionary, as it is a proper Hebrew name. However, the concept of praise is reflected in Greek words such as αἰνέω (aineo, Strong's G134) meaning "to praise." Usage: The name Hillel means "praise" or "he who praises." In the context of the Bible, it is used as a proper name for a specific individual. Cultural and Historical Background: Hillel is a name that appears in the Old Testament, specifically in the context of the tribal and familial structures of ancient Israel. Names in Hebrew culture often carried significant meaning and were sometimes indicative of the character or destiny of the individual. The root of Hillel, הָלַל (halal), is commonly associated with praise, which is a central theme in Hebrew worship and liturgy. NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originfrom halal Definition "he has praised," father of a judge of Isr. NASB Translation Hillel (2). Brown-Driver-Briggs הִלֵּל proper name, masculine (he hath praised; compare Late Hebrew proper name הִלֵּל, Hillel) father of a judge of Israel Judges 12:13,15, called הַמִּרְעָתוֺנִי see מִּרְעָתוֺן. Strong's Exhaustive Concordance Hillel From halal; praising (namely God); Hillel, an Israelite -- Hillel. see HEBREW halal Forms and Transliterations הִלֵּ֖ל הלל hil·lêl hilLel hillêlLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman's Concordance Judges 12:13 HEB: עַבְדּ֥וֹן בֶּן־ הִלֵּ֖ל הַפִּרְעָתוֹנִֽי׃ NAS: the son of Hillel the Pirathonite KJV: the son of Hillel, a Pirathonite, INT: now Abdon the son of Hillel the Pirathonite Judges 12:15 2 Occurrences |
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