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   hallelujah

   /ˌhalɪˈluːjə/

   exclamation

   • 1. God be praised (uttered in worship or as an expression of rejoicing).

   noun

   • 1. an utterance of the word ‘hallelujah’ as an expression of worship or rejoicing.
   • ▪ a piece of music or church liturgy containing an utterance or utterances of the word ‘hallelujah’: "the Gospel comes after the Alleluia verse"

   Word Origin Old English, via ecclesiastical Latin alleluia from Greek allēlouia (in the Septuagint), or (from the 16th century) directly from Hebrew hallĕlūyāh ‘praise ye the Lord’.

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2. en.wikipedia.org › wiki › HallelujahHallelujah - Wikipedia

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   Hallelujah is a transliteration of Hebrew: הַלְלוּ יָהּ (hallū yāh), which means "praise ye Jah!" (from הַלְלוּ ‎, "praise ye!" and יָהּ ‎, "Jah".) The word hallēl in Hebrew means a joyous praise in song.

3. americansongwriter.com › behind-the-meaning-of-hallelujah-byBehind The Meaning of “Hallelujah” by Leonard Cohen

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   Mar 28, 2022 · Written by the Canadian-born poet-songwriter-performer Leonard Cohen and released on his 1984 album Various Positions, the song has earned global significance. But that is for several reasons....

4. www.merriam-webster.com › dictionary › hallelujahHallelujah Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster

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   The meaning of HALLELUJAH is —used to express praise, joy, or thanks. How to use hallelujah in a sentence.

5. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishHALLELUJAH | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

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   HALLELUJAH definition: 1. (an emotional expression of) praise and thanks to God 2. said to express surprise and pleasure…. Learn more.

6. www.crosswalk.com › faith › bible-studyWhat Is the Meaning of "Hallelujah"? - Crosswalk

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   May 13, 2024 · "Hallelujah" is a profound liturgical expression derived from Hebrew, typically translated into English as “praise the Lord.” This expression, deeply embedded in the fabric of Jewish worship,...

7. www.biblestudytools.com › what-does-hallelujah-meanWhat Does Hallelujah Mean? - Bible Study Tools

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   Apr 26, 2024 · What Does Hallelujah Mean? As noted above, hallelujah means to praise the LORD. But it’s actually more of a liturgical expression of praise than a response to an event. We tend to use it in a more responsive fashion. There is a man in our church who says “hallelujah” even when he is hit with bad news.

8. www.christianity.com › wiki › christian-termsBible Meaning of Hallelujah: Praise the Lord! - Christianity

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   Apr 26, 2024 · Meaning of Hallelujah. Hallelujah, also spelled alleluia, is a Hebrew liturgical phrase commonly translated in English as “praise the Lord.” It occurs in the Hebrew Bible (Old Testament) in multiple Psalms, usually at the beginning or end of the Psalm or both.