Hind
A hind is the female of the hart or deer. Scripture uses it as an image of swiftness, gentleness, modesty, longing, and timidity.
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HIND OF THE MORNING, THE
“The hind of the morning” is the title of Psalm 22. It may refer to a known song, imagery of a deer at dawn, or deliverance emerging after suffering; the exact meaning is uncertain.
Hinge
A biblical hinge was usually a pivot turning in a socket rather than a modern metal hinge. Such pivots were used for doors, including the doors of Solomon’s temple.
Hinnom
Hinnom was the valley south and west of Jerusalem where idolatrous child sacrifice was practiced. Because of its defilement and association with judgment, its name became Gehenna, a figure for the place of final punishment.
HINNOM, VALLEY OF
The Valley of Hinnom lay near Jerusalem and marked part of the boundary between Judah and Benjamin. It became notorious for idolatrous child sacrifice and later gave its name to Gehenna, a biblical image of judgment.
HIP
The hip is the area around the upper leg or limb. “Hip and thigh” describes the great slaughter inflicted by Samson upon the Philistines.
Hippopotamus
The hippopotamus is connected with Behemoth, the mighty creature described in Job. The identification of Behemoth with the hippopotamus is traditional but not certain.
Hirah
Hirah was an Adullamite who was a friend or companion of Judah in the account of Judah and Tamar.
Hiram
Hiram was the king of Tyre who assisted David and Solomon with timber, skilled workers, and trade. The name also belongs to a master craftsman who made the bronze furnishings for Solomon’s temple.
Hiram, Or Huram
Hiram, or Huram, is a name meaning “noble.” It is used for several Old Testament persons, including the king of Tyre and the skilled craftsman associated with Solomon’s temple.
HIRE
Hire may mean to employ someone for wages or the payment received for labor, rent, or service. Scripture also uses the term figuratively for gifts given to a harlot or to idols, and for the support due kingdom laborers.
Hireling
A hireling is a laborer employed for wages and a limited period. Scripture commands that such workers be paid promptly and contrasts the hireling’s self-interest with the faithful care of a shepherd.
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