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HALE - HANDYWORK

44:20). “The Jewish Talmud states that all priests HAMOR (large jackass). Ge. 33:19; 34:2-26; Jos.
should have their hair cut once every thirty days. The 24:32; Ju. 9:28.
Talmud further tells us exactly what hairstyle—the HAMUEL (God is a sun). 1 Ch. 4:26.
‘Julian’—or what we would call a Caesar cut. There are HAMUL (pity). Ge. 46:12.
numerous other references to cutting hair in the
Talmud” (Ibid., p. 187). Isn’t it strange that artists’ HAMUTAL (God is fresh life). 2 Ki. 23:31.
portrayals of the Apostles typically depict them with HANAMEEL (gift or grace of God). Je. 32:7.
short hair; whereas their Master looks like an effeminate HANAN (merciful). 1 Ch. 8:23.
hippy? It is more than strange; it is ungodly! HANANEEL (God is gracious). Ne. 3:1.
HALE. To pull or draw by force; to drag. This is now HANANI (gracious). There are six men with this
more generally written and pronounced haul (Webster) name in the Bible. (1) One of the sons of Heman,
(Lk. 12:58). David’s prophet (1 Ch. 25:4,25). (2) The prophet who
HALLELUJAH. An expression of praise to God (Re. rebuked Asa (2 Ch. 16:7). (3) The prophet who testified
19:1, 3, 4, 6). against Baasha and Jehoshaphat (1 Ki. 16:1, 7; 2 Ch.
HALLOW. To set apart for God (Ex. 28:23; 29:1; Nu. 19:2; 20:34). [See Micaiah.] (4) A priest who had taken
6:11; Je. 17:22; Mt. 6:9). This is the same word in the a strange wife (Ezr. 10:20). (5) A brother of Nehemiah
Hebrew and Greek as sanctify, holy, and saint. The (Ne. 1:2; 7:2). (6) A priest and musician who assisted in
expression “hallowed be thy name” in Mt. 6:9 means to the dedication of the rebuilt walls of Jerusalem (Ne.
set God’s name apart, to sanctify His name. It is a 12:36).
reminder that His name is to be exalted and revered. To HANANIAH (The Lord has graciously given). 1 Ch.
hallow God’s name is to (1) praise and exalt God, (2) 25:4; Da. 1:7. [See Shadrach.]
avoid the use of His name in a profane manner, (3) HAND, INTO THY. The phrase “into thy hand” or
avoid the use of His name in a vain or light manner, (4) “into your hand” means into your possession and
glorify God in all aspects of one’s daily life and to refuse control (Ge. 9:2; 14:20).
to besmirch His name through unrighteous conduct (1 HAND OF, AT THE. [See At the Hand of.]
Co. 10:31). [See Holy, Sanctification, Vain.] HAND OF, UNDER THE. [See Under the Hand of.]
HALOHESH (the whisperer). Ne. 3:12. HAND, OUT OF. [See Out of Hand.]
HALT. (1) To limp; walk lamely (Ge. 32:31; Ps. HAND, STRONG. The phrases “with a strong
38:17). (2) Lame; crippled (Mt. 18:8). hand” (Ex. 6:1) and “with a high hand” (Ex. 14:8) refer
HAM (burnt, black). A son of Noah (Ge. 9:20-27; to God’s great power.
10:6-20). Ham’s descendants inhabited Egypt and other HAND WEAPON. A weapon used in the hand, such
African areas. For this reason, Egypt is sometimes called as a knife, club, etc. (Nu. 35:18). [See Military.]
Ham (Ps. 78:51; 105:23,27; 106:22). “Ham signifies
burnt or black; and this name was peculiarly significant HANDBREADTH. The hand width; the width of the
of the regions allotted to his family. To the Cushites, or four fingers closely pressed together (Ex. 37:12; 2 Ch.
descendants of Cush, were allotted the hot southern 4:5). [See Weights and Measures.]
regions of Asia, along the shores of the Persian Gulf, HANDFUL. (1) A measure; a hand full; probably
Susiana or Chusistan, etc; to the sons of Canaan, never brought to any greater accuracy than the natural
Palestine and Syria; to the sons of Mizraim, Egypt and capacity of the human hand (People’s Bible
Lybia, in Africa” (Treasury). Ham’s son Canaan was Encyclopedia) (Le. 2:2; 5:12; 1 Ki. 17:12). (2)
cursed because of his immoral actions pertaining to his Abundance (Ps. 72:16). (3) The bare necessities (Ec.
grandfather Noah. [See Canaan, Japheth, Noah, Shem.] 4:6).
HAMAN (magnificent). An enemy of the Jews in O.T. HANDLE. (1) To be skilled in the use of; to employ
times (Es. 3:1 - 9:24). (Ge. 4:21; Jud. 5:14; 1 Ch. 12:8). (2) To touch; to use
HAMATH. (a garrison, fortress). Nu. 13:21. the hands (Ps. 115:7; Lk. 24:39). (3) To treat; to
HAMMATH (warm springs). Jos. 19:35. accomplish (Pr. 16:20; Mk. 12;4).
HANDMAID. A female slave or servant (Ge. 16:1;
HAMMEDATHA (given by Ham). Es. 3:1. 29:24; Ex. 23:12). It is used as an expression of humility
HAMMELECH (the king). Je. 36:26. and willingness to serve (Ru. 3:9; 1 Sa. 1:11, 16; Lk.
HAMMOLEKETH (the queen). 1 Ch. 7:18. 1:38,48).
HAMMON (hot spring). Jos. 19:28. HANDSTAVE. A pole or club used as a weapon ( Eze.
HAMONAH (multitude). Eze. 39:16. 39:9). [See Military.]
HANDYWORK. Workmanship (Ps. 19:1).

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