הללויה
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Hebrew[edit]
Alternative forms[edit]
Etymology[edit]
| Root |
|---|
| ה־ל־ל |
From הַלְּלוּ (hal'lú, “praise”) + יָהּ (“God”).
Phrase[edit]
הַלְּלוּיָהּ • (hal'luyáh)
- Praise God
Descendants[edit]
- English: hallelujah
- Irish: aililiú
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.
