Strong’s H1966

הֵילֵל

Part of speech

Noun Masculine

Transliteration

heylel

Pronunciation

hay-lale

Definition

"morning star," "shining one," or "Lucifer" (in some translations)

Meaning

the morning-star

Usage

The term "helel" is traditionally understood to refer to a "shining one" or "morning star." In Isaiah 14:12, it is used metaphorically to describe the fall of a powerful figure, often interpreted as a reference to the king of Babylon or, in Christian tradition, to Satan. The imagery of a "morning star" suggests brightness and prominence, which is contrasted with the fall from grace or position.

Bible references

Isaiah 14:12