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hallow

Meaning of “hallow”

To make, dedicate, or set apart as holy; to honour or keep as holy.

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KJV context and cross-referencesWebster 1828
15 occurrences15 verses6 booksKJV PCE

First occurrence: Exodus 28:38

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1 Kings 8:64
The same day did the king hallow the middle of the court that was before the house of the Lord: for there he offered burnt offerings, and meat offerings, and the fat of the peace offerings: because the brasen altar that was before the Lord was too little to receive the burnt offerings, and meat offerings, and the fat of the peace offerings.
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1611 witness · 1 Kings 8:64 · retained source text

The same day did the king hallow the middle of the Court that was before the house of the LORD: for there hee offered burnt offerings, and meat offerings, and the fat of the peace offerings: because the brasen Altar that was before the LORD, was too little to receiue the burnt offerings, and meat offerings, and the fat of the peace offerings.

1611 marginal note2.Chron. 7.7.

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Historical definitions

To make holy; to consecrate or set apart for sacred use; to reverence or keep as holy.

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