English · KJV
H3094

יְהַלֶּלְאֵל

Yᵉhallelʼêl /yeh-hal-lel-ale'/ Ask about this word
Rootfrom הָלַל and אֵל
Meaningpraising God; Jehallelel, the name of two Israelites
KJV usageJehalellel, Jehalelel.

Word Study

In depth

A plain-language study of Yᵉhallelʼêl — the range of meaning it carries, how Scripture actually uses it, and where it points. Written for readers who don’t know the original language.

Core Meaning & Semantic Range

The Hebrew word Yᵉhallelʼêl, represented by H3094, means praising God. It appears 2 times across 2 unique verses in the Bible. It is the name given to two Israelites, establishing their identity within the biblical genealogies.

Biblical Occurrences & Contextual Analysis

Jehallelel is mentioned exclusively within genealogical lists. In 1 Chronicles, he is identified as the father of four sons: Ziph H2128, and Ziphah H2129, Tiria H8493, and Asareel H840 1 Chronicles 4:16. He is also named as the father of Azariah H5838, who was among the Levites H3881 from the sons of Merari H4847 that arose to serve 2 Chronicles 29:12.

Related Words & Concepts

Several related individuals and family lines are directly connected to Jehallelel:

  • H5838 ʻĂzaryâh (Jah has helped): This is the name of Jehalelel's son, a Levite from the family of Merari who participated in the temple service 2 Chronicles 29:12.
  • H4847 Mᵉrârîy (bitter): One of the sons of Levi, whose descendants formed a major Levitical clan. Jehalelel's son Azariah is identified as belonging to this line 2 Chronicles 29:12.
  • H2128 Zîph (flowing): Another son of Jehalelel, establishing a separate family line in the biblical record 1 Chronicles 4:16.

Theological Significance

The theological weight of H3094 is found in its meaning and its genealogical context.

  • Praise Personified: The name Yᵉhallelʼêl H3094 itself means "praising God," which embeds the act of worship into the person's identity.
  • Levitical Heritage: The role of praise is fulfilled through his lineage. His son, Azariah, is identified as a Levite H3881 who arose H6965 among the sons of Merari, a group tasked with temple service 2 Chronicles 29:12.
  • Genealogical Importance: The inclusion of Jehalelel in the Chronicler's lists highlights the value placed on preserving the lineage of individuals and families, particularly those connected to the Levitical calling.

Summary

In summary, Yᵉhallelʼêl H3094 is a name that appears briefly in scripture but carries the significant meaning of "praising God." While only mentioned in genealogies, his legacy is tied to the sacred duties of the Levites H3881 through his son Azariah. The name serves as a reminder that even individuals listed in long genealogies contribute to the larger story of worship and service to God.

How the KJV Renders It

Translation

Strong’s lists the renderings but not their weight. These are counted from the King James text of the tagged verses — the bar under each is how often the translators actually reached for it. Select one to filter the occurrences below.

Grammatical Forms

Morphology

In the Hebrew Old Testament, this word appears as a noun across 2 occurrences, inflected in 1 grammatical form — each row is one form, and the bar is how often it is that form. Select any form to read what each part of its name means, and to filter the occurrence list to it.

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Related Words

Related

Other entries the study above points to — each one is drawn from a reference it makes. Follow the trail to see how the words connect.

H2128 זִיף from the same as זֶפֶת; flowing; Ziph, the name of a place in Palestine; also of an Israelite; Ziph. H2129 זִיפָה feminine of זִיף; a flowing; Ziphah, an Israelite; Ziphah. H8493 תִּירְיָא probably from יָרֵא; fearful, Tirja, an Israelite; Tiria. H840 אֲשַׂרְאֵל by orthographical variation from אָשַׁר and אֵל; right of God; Asarel, an Israelite; Asareel. H5838 עֲזַרְיָה or עֲזַרְיָהוּ; from עָזַר and יָהּ; Jah has helped; Azarjah, the name of nineteen Israelites; Azariah. H3881 לֵוִיִּי or לֵוִי; patronymically from לֵוִי; a Levite or descendant of Levi; Leviite.

Theographic Context

Context

The people, places, and span of history the verses containing this word touch on — drawn from the theographic tagging of Scripture. Select any name to isolate its verses in the occurrence list.

Biblical Distribution

Distribution

Appears in 2 verses across 2 of the 39 books. Most frequent in 1 Chronicles and 2 Chronicles (1 verse each); never once in the other 37.

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Every Occurrence

Concordance

Every verse where the word is tagged in the King James text. Filter by book, by the English word the translators chose, by grammatical form, or search within the verses.

Sources. Definition and numbering: James Strong, Exhaustive Concordance of the Bible (1890). Morphology: STEPBible / Tyndale House (CC BY). Verse tagging: the King James text keyed to Strong’s numbers. Every count on this page is computed from the tagged corpus, not estimated.