Hallelujah: meaning, definitions and examples
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hallelujah
[ หhรฆl.ษหluห.jษ ]
expression of joy
Hallelujah is an expression of praise or joy, often used in religious contexts. It is derived from the Hebrew phrase 'Hallelu Yah', which means 'praise the Lord'. It is commonly exclaimed during communal worship or as a spontaneous expression of gratitude.
Synonyms
alleluia, glory, praise the Lord
Examples of usage
- The congregation sang 'Hallelujah' during the service.
- He shouted 'Hallelujah!' when he heard the good news.
- The choir performed a powerful rendition of 'Hallelujah'.
Translations
Translations of the word "hallelujah" in other languages:
๐ต๐น aleluia
๐ฎ๐ณ เค เคฒเฅเคฒเฅเคฏเคพ
๐ฉ๐ช Halleluja
๐ฎ๐ฉ haleluya
๐บ๐ฆ ะฐะปะตะปัั
๐ต๐ฑ hallelija
๐ฏ๐ต ใใฌใซใค
๐ซ๐ท allรฉluia
๐ช๐ธ aleluya
๐น๐ท haleluya
๐ฐ๐ท ํ ๋ ๋ฃจ์ผ
๐ธ๐ฆ ูููููุง
๐จ๐ฟ haleluja
๐ธ๐ฐ haleluja
๐จ๐ณ ๅๅฉ่ทฏไบ
๐ธ๐ฎ haleluja
๐ฎ๐ธ hallelรบja
๐ฐ๐ฟ ะฐะปะตะปัั
๐ฌ๐ช แแแแแฃแแ
๐ฆ๐ฟ haleluya
๐ฒ๐ฝ aleluya
Etymology
The word 'Hallelujah' comes from the Hebrew expression 'Halelu Yah', which is a combination of 'halal' meaning to praise, and 'Yah', a shortened form of 'Yahweh', the name of God in the Hebrew Bible. The term has a long history in religious texts and was used extensively in Jewish liturgy. It was adopted into Christianity, where it appears frequently in hymns and liturgical settings. Over the centuries, 'Hallelujah' has transcended its religious roots, becoming a popular expression of joy or gratitude in various cultural contexts. The word has been immortalized in literature and music, most notably in Leonard Cohen's song 'Hallelujah', which contributed to its resurgence in contemporary culture.
Word Frequency Rank
Ranking #35,488, this word is encountered relatively rarely in everyday English. It might appear in literary works or specialized texts but isn't essential for general communication.
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