Biblical Hebrew Forum

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In a message dated 12/10/2001 5:03:27 PM Eastern Standard Time, nelson.morales AT grupopoma.com.sv writes:


> Yesterday I heard one pastor on my local chuch saying that Hallal meaning is
> "Mad/insane" and "act madly".
> Is that correct? Is that the real menaning of Hallal or just a nuance in
> some specific case?

Generally it means to brag, boast, praise.
It has the meaning you cite IN THE HITHPOEL.  For this use see (1Sa 21:14[EB 13]; Jer 25:16; 50:38; 51:7+).

gfsomsel