Jump to: ATS • ISBE • Easton's • Webster's • Concordance • Thesaurus • Greek • Hebrew • Library • Subtopics • Terms Topical Encyclopedia Definition and Meaning: The term "hallow" is derived from the Old English word "halgian," which means to make holy or to set apart as sacred. In biblical usage, to hallow something is to treat it with the utmost reverence and respect, recognizing its sanctity and divine significance. The concept of hallowing is deeply rooted in the acknowledgment of God's holiness and the call for His people to reflect that holiness in their lives. Biblical References: 1. The Lord's Prayer: One of the most well-known uses of the term "hallow" in the Bible is found in the Lord's Prayer. In Matthew 6:9 , Jesus instructs His disciples to pray, "Our Father in heaven, hallowed be Your name." This petition emphasizes the sanctity of God's name, calling for it to be revered and honored above all else. It reflects a desire for God's holiness to be recognized and esteemed by all creation. 2. The Sabbath: The concept of hallowing is also applied to the Sabbath. In Exodus 20:8 , the commandment states, "Remember the Sabbath day by keeping it holy." The act of hallowing the Sabbath involves setting it apart from the other days of the week, dedicating it to rest and worship in obedience to God's command. This observance serves as a reminder of God's creation and His covenant with His people. 3. The Tabernacle and Temple: In the Old Testament, the tabernacle and later the temple were hallowed as sacred spaces where God's presence dwelled among His people. In Exodus 29:43 , God declares, "I will meet with the Israelites there, and it will be consecrated by My glory." The hallowing of these places involved specific rituals and offerings, underscoring the need for purity and reverence in approaching God. 4. God's People: The call to hallow extends to God's people, who are to be set apart as holy. In Leviticus 20:7-8 , God commands, "Consecrate yourselves, therefore, and be holy, because I am the LORD your God. Keep My statutes and practice them; I am the LORD who sanctifies you." This call to holiness is reiterated in the New Testament, where believers are urged to live lives that reflect God's holiness (1 Peter 1:15-16). Theological Significance: Hallowing is a central theme in the biblical narrative, reflecting the character of God and His relationship with His creation. It underscores the importance of recognizing and honoring God's holiness in every aspect of life. The act of hallowing is not merely a ritualistic practice but a profound acknowledgment of God's sovereignty and majesty. It calls believers to live in a manner that reflects God's holiness, setting them apart as His chosen people. Practical Application: In contemporary Christian practice, hallowing involves a conscious effort to honor God in thought, word, and deed. It calls for a lifestyle that prioritizes worship, obedience, and reverence for God. This includes honoring God's name, observing the Sabbath, and living in a way that reflects His holiness. By hallowing God in their lives, believers bear witness to His transformative power and invite others to recognize His glory. Easton's Bible Dictionary To render sacred, to consecrate (Exodus 28:38; 29:1). This word is from the Saxon, and properly means "to make holy." The name of God is "hallowed", i.e., is reverenced as holy (Matthew 6:9). Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (v. t.) To make holy; to set apart for holy or religious use; to consecrate; to treat or keep as sacred; to reverence.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 37. hagiazo -- to make holy, consecrate, sanctify ... Phonetic Spelling: (hag-ee-ad'-zo) Short Definition: I make holy, sanctify Definition: I make holy, treat as holy, set apart as holy, sanctify, hallow, purify. ... //strongsnumbers.com/greek2/37.htm - 8k Strong's Hebrew 6942. qadash -- to be set apart or consecrated... appoint, bid, consecrate, dedicate, defile, hallow, be holy,. A primitive root; to be (causatively, make, pronounce or observe as ... /hebrew/6942.htm - 6k Library Works which Hallow the Sabbath Hallowing Christ The Lord's Prayer Privilege and Obligation Our Lord's Model Prayer Ninth Day. Holiness and Mediation. On the Words of the Gospel, "When Jesus had Finished These Sayings ... There's More of God Since Jesus Went Back. 'Hallowed be Thy Name' God Makes Known his Will through Creatures. Thesaurus Utensils (72 Occurrences)... Exodus 40:9 And thou shalt take the anointing oil, and anoint the tabernacle, and all that is in it, and shalt hallow it, and all its utensils; and it shall be ... /u/utensils.htm - 28k Consecrate (65 Occurrences) Clothe (52 Occurrences) Hallow (69 Occurrences) Hallowed (86 Occurrences) Slaughter (121 Occurrences) Uncleannesses (4 Occurrences) Furnishings (22 Occurrences) Reduction (1 Occurrence) Passover-lambs (1 Occurrence) Resources What does hallowed be thy name in the Lord's Prayer mean? | GotQuestions.orgHow can I know what to pray for? | GotQuestions.org What can we learn from the prayers that Jesus prayed? | GotQuestions.org Hallow: Dictionary and Thesaurus | Clyx.com Bible Concordance • Bible Dictionary • Bible Encyclopedia • Topical Bible • Bible Thesuarus Concordance Hallow (69 Occurrences)Exodus 13:2 Exodus 19:10 Exodus 19:22 Exodus 19:23 Exodus 20:8 Exodus 28:3 Exodus 28:38 Exodus 28:41 Exodus 29:1 Exodus 29:27 Exodus 29:33 Exodus 29:36 Exodus 29:37 Exodus 29:44 Exodus 30:29 Exodus 30:30 Exodus 31:13 Exodus 40:9 Exodus 40:10 Exodus 40:11 Exodus 40:13 Leviticus 8:11 Leviticus 8:12 Leviticus 11:44 Leviticus 16:19 Leviticus 20:7 Leviticus 20:8 Leviticus 21:8 Leviticus 21:15 Leviticus 21:23 Leviticus 22:2 Leviticus 22:3 Leviticus 22:9 Leviticus 22:16 Leviticus 22:32 Leviticus 25:10 Leviticus 27:17 Leviticus 27:18 Leviticus 27:22 Leviticus 27:26 Numbers 6:11 Numbers 11:18 Numbers 20:12 Deuteronomy 5:12 Deuteronomy 15:19 Joshua 3:5 1 Samuel 16:5 1 Kings 8:64 2 Kings 10:20 1 Chronicles 15:12 2 Chronicles 29:5 2 Chronicles 29:17 2 Chronicles 29:34 2 Chronicles 30:17 2 Chronicles 35:6 Isaiah 29:23 Jeremiah 17:22 Jeremiah 17:24 Jeremiah 17:27 Ezekiel 20:12 Ezekiel 20:20 Ezekiel 36:23 Ezekiel 37:28 Ezekiel 44:19 Ezekiel 44:24 Ezekiel 46:20 Joel 1:14 Joel 2:15 Joel 2:16 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) |