Extended Strong's Hebrew Lexicon (Brown-Driver-Briggs based)
here
Usage: here, hither
Strong's Number
H1988
Language
Hebrew
Linked Usages
11
Books
8
Strong's H1988 Quick Answer
Strong's H1988 הֲלוֹם (halom) is a Hebrew Strong's word-study entry. halom (hal-ome') adv. 1. hither [from the article (see H1973)] It has 11 linked Bible usages across 8 books. Visible English usage signals include hither, here, and thither. Indexed coverage on this page includes Old Testament.
- Meaning
- halom (hal-ome') adv. 1. hither [from the article (see H1973)]
- Usage
- 11 linked usages
- Books
- 8 indexed books
- Corpus
- Old Testament
- Usage Words
- hither, here, and thither
Meaning and Definition
halom (hal-ome') adv. 1. hither [from the article (see H1973)] KJV: here, hither(-(to)), thither. Root(s): H1973
Across Lexicons
How independent scholarly lexicons define Strong's H1988. Each definition is shown with its source so you can compare and cite the original reference works.
How Strong's H1988 Is Translated
The English word each shown verse actually uses to render halom, taken from the interlinear word alignment (the same word underlined in the excerpts below). Where a rendering is used more than once, the count is shown.
How Strong's H1988 Usage Compares
Indexed coverage includes Old Testament. Each section below keeps corpus counts and sample passages visible so readers can compare the word across contexts instead of reading one flat concordance list.
- The largest indexed corpus on this page is Old Testament with 11 linked usages.
- The linked rows are Old Testament Hebrew usage, grouped by book for fast canonical scanning.
Strong's H1988 by Corpus
Indexed usage grouped by testament and extended corpus so readers can compare this word across the Bible, Septuagint, deuterocanonical books, and 1 Enoch where present.
Strong's H1988 in the Old Testament
11 indexed usages in Old Testament.
And she called the name of the LORD that spake unto her, Thou God seest me: for she said, Have I also here looked after him that seeth me?
And he said, Draw not nigh hither: put off thy shoes from off thy feet, for the place whereon thou standest is holy ground.
When they were by the house of Micah, they knew the voice of the young man the Levite: and they turned in thither, and said unto him, Who brought thee hither? and what makest thou in this place? and what hast thou here?
Usage Excerpts
First 11 linked usage excerpts for Strong's H1988.
And she called the name of the LORD that spake unto her, Thou God seest me: for she said, Have I also here looked after him that seeth me?
And he said, Draw not nigh hither: put off thy shoes from off thy feet, for the place whereon thou standest is holy ground.
When they were by the house of Micah, they knew the voice of the young man the Levite: and they turned in thither, and said unto him, Who brought thee hither? and what makest thou in this place? and what hast thou here?
Behold, ye are all children of Israel; give here your advice and counsel.
And Boaz said unto her, At mealtime come thou hither, and eat of the bread, and dip thy morsel in the vinegar. And she sat beside the reapers: and he reached her parched corn, and she did eat, and was sufficed, and left.
Therefore they enquired of the LORD further, if the man should yet come thither. And the LORD answered, Behold he hath hid himself among the stuff.
And Saul said, Let us go down after the Philistines by night, and spoil them until the morning light, and let us not leave a man of them. And they said, Do whatsoever seemeth good unto thee. Then said the priest, Let us draw near hither unto God.
And Saul said, Draw ye near hither, all the chief of the people: and know and see wherein this sin hath been this day.
Then went king David in, and sat before the LORD, and he said, Who am I, O Lord GOD? and what is my house, that thou hast brought me hitherto?
And David the king came and sat before the LORD, and said, Who am I, O LORD God, and what is mine house, that thou hast brought me hitherto?
Therefore his people return hither: and waters of a full cup are wrung out to them.
All Indexed Usage Links
Every indexed verse link for Strong's H1988, grouped by book.
Genesis 1 usage, Old Testament
Exodus 1 usage, Old Testament
Judges 2 usages, Old Testament
Ruth 1 usage, Old Testament
1 Samuel 3 usages, Old Testament
2 Samuel 1 usage, Old Testament
1 Chronicles 1 usage, Old Testament
Psalms 1 usage, Old Testament
Strong's H1988 FAQ
What does halom (הֲלֹם) mean?
Halom (Strong's H1988) is a Hebrew word most simply glossed "here". halom (hal-ome') adv. 1. hither [from the article (see H1973)]
How many times is halom (הֲלֹם) used in the Bible?
This page currently indexes 11 linked usages for Strong's H1988 across 8 books.
Where can I study halom (הֲלֹם) in context?
Use the linked verse references on this page to study Strong's H1988 in context. The indexed coverage includes Old Testament.
What English words translate halom (הֲלֹם)?
The visible usage excerpts most often surface English words such as hither, here, and thither. These are scanning signals from the displayed verses, not replacements for the original-language definition.