הִלֵּל
hil.lel
Hillel
Lexicon Entry
Lexicon data from STEPBible TIPNR, Tyndale House, Cambridge. Licensed under CC BY 4.0.
What Original Readers Understood
ExploredBased on the Strong's number H1985, the Hebrew word הִלֵּל (hil.lel) appears to be a proper name referring to a place. This is evident from the semantic domain classification as a "Proper Name: Place." The definition of Hillel (hil.lel) as a proper name likely refers to a specific geographic location. Although it is not explicitly stated, the context of its usage, particularly within the Bible, would suggest that this place name has a relatively significant presence or importance in the narrative. Given the limited occurrences of this word in the Bible (two instances), it is reasonable to infer that Hillel refers to a place of particular interest or relevance within the narrative. Further study of the specific contexts in which this word appears may provide more insight into its significance within the biblical text.
Source data & methodology
Occurrences in Scripture
2 total occurrences across the text