Hail @ frozen rain-drops; one of the plagues of Egypt Exodus:9:23). It is mentioned by Haggai as a divine judgment Haggai:2:17). A hail-storm destroyed the army of the Amorites when they fought against Joshua Joshua:10:11). Ezekiel represents the wall daubed with untempered mortar as destroyed by great hail-stones Ezekiel:13:11). (See also 38:22; Revelation:8:7Revelation:11:19Revelation:16:21 .)
Hail! @ a salutation expressive of a wish for the welfare of the person addressed; the translation of the Greek _Chaire_, "Rejoice" Luke:1:8). Used in mockery in Matthew:27:29.