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NASB | Matthew 6:9 ¶ "Pray, then, in this way: 'Our Father who is in heaven, Hallowed be Your name. |
AMPLIFIED 2015 | Matthew 6:9 ¶ "Pray, then, in this way: 'Our Father who is in heaven, Hallowed be Your name. [Luke 11:2-4] |
Subject: explain "hallowed be thy name." |
Bible Note: Main Entry: hal·low Pronunciation: 'ha-(")lO Function: transitive verb Etymology: Middle English halowen, from Old *hallow* (more at HOLY) Date: before 12th century 1 : to make holy or set apart for holy use 2 : to respect greatly : VENERATE synonym see DEVOTE . . . To hallow (verb) means to make holy. Therefore, hallowed (adjective) means kept holy. . . . "Hallowed be thy name" means "hallowed (kept holy) be Your name" (Amplified Bible, Matt 6:9). |