◄ 2485. chalil ►
Strong's Lexicon chalil: Flute, Pipe Original Word: חָלִיל Part of Speech: Noun Masculine Transliteration: chaliyl Pronunciation: khaw-LEEL Phonetic Spelling: (khaw-leel') Definition: a flute Meaning: A flute, a wind instrument made by boring holes into a tube, typically used in ancient Hebrew music. 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). • G1096 (γίνομαι, ginomai): While not directly related to musical instruments, this term means "to become" or "to be made," reflecting the creation or making of instruments. • G2436 (ἱλαρός, hilaros): Meaning cheerful or joyous, this term captures the spirit often associated with the music produced by the chalil. The chalil, as a flute, holds a place of importance in the biblical narrative, symbolizing joy and the celebration of life, and its sound is a reminder of the cultural and spiritual heritage of the ancient Israelites. 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. NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Origin from 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). Strong's Exhaustive Concordance pipe From chalal; a flute (as perforated) -- pipe. see HEBREW chalal 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 wəḥālîl Links Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel Texts Englishman'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 HEB: וְהָעָם֙ מְחַלְּלִ֣ים בַּחֲלִלִ֔ים וּשְׂמֵחִ֖ים שִׂמְחָ֣ה NAS: were playing on flutes and rejoicing KJV: piped with pipes, and rejoiced INT: and the people were playing flutes and rejoicing joy Isaiah 5:12 HEB: וָנֶ֗בֶל תֹּ֧ף וְחָלִ֛יל וָיַ֖יִן מִשְׁתֵּיהֶ֑ם NAS: by tambourine and flute, and by wine; KJV: the tabret, and pipe, and wine, INT: and harp tambourine and flute wine their banquets Isaiah 30:29 HEB: לֵבָ֗ב כַּֽהוֹלֵךְ֙ בֶּֽחָלִ֔יל לָב֥וֹא בְהַר־ NAS: as when one marches to [the sound of] the flute, To go KJV: as when one goeth with a pipe to come INT: of heart marches the flute to go to the mountain Jeremiah 48:36 HEB: לִבִּ֤י לְמוֹאָב֙ כַּחֲלִלִ֣ים יֶהֱמֶ֔ה וְלִבִּי֙ NAS: for Moab like flutes; My heart KJV: for Moab like pipes, and mine heart INT: my heart Moab flutes wails my heart Jeremiah 48:36 HEB: קִֽיר־ חֶ֔רֶשׂ כַּחֲלִילִ֖ים יֶהֱמֶ֑ה עַל־ NAS: also wails like flutes for the men KJV: shall sound like pipes for the men INT: the men of Kir-heres flutes wails and 6 Occurrences Strong's Hebrew 2485 6 Occurrences ba·ḥă·li·lîm — 1 Occ. be·ḥā·lîl — 1 Occ. ka·ḥă·li·lîm — 2 Occ. wə·ḥā·lîl — 2 Occ.