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)

  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]

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