הללויה

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Hebrew[edit]

Alternative forms[edit]

Etymology[edit]

Root
ה־ל־ל (h-l-l)

From הַלְּלוּ (hal'lú, praise) +‎ יָהּ (yah, God).

Pronunciation[edit]

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Phrase[edit]

הַלְּלוּיָהּ (hal'luyáh)

  1. praise God

Usage notes[edit]

  • Observant Jews, outside of prayer, may prefer to write and say הַלְּלוּקָהּ (hal'lúkah), so as not to abuse the name of God.

Descendants[edit]