239. hallélouia

Lexicon

hallélouia: Hallelujah

Original Word: ἁλληλουϊά
Part of Speech: Hebrew Form (Indeclinable)
Transliteration: hallélouia
Pronunciation: hal-lay-loo-ee-ah
Phonetic Spelling: (al-lay-loo'-ee-ah)
Definition: Hallelujah
Meaning: Hallelujah, Praise the Lord.

Strong's Exhaustive Concordance

halleluiah.

Of Hebrew origin (imperative of halal and Yahh); praise ye Jah!, an adoring exclamation -- alleluiah.

see HEBREW halal

see HEBREW Yahh

HELPS Word-studies

239 allēlouia – literally, "praise Yahweh, transliterated hallelujah" (BAGD).

[" 'Alleluia,' without the initial 'H,' is actually a misspelling" (Vine, Unger, White, NT, 287).]

NAS Exhaustive Concordance

Word Origin
of Hebrew origin, imper. of halal, Yah
Definition
hallelujah, alleluia (an adoring exclamation)
NASB Translation
Hallelujah (4).

Thayer's Greek Lexicon

STRONGS NT 239: ἀλληλούϊα

ἀλληλούϊα (WH. Ἁλλ. and (ά; see Introductory § 408), Hebrew הַלְלוּ־יָהּ, praise ye the Lord, Hallelujah: Revelation 19:1, 3, 6. (the Sept. Psalms, passim; Tobit 13:18; 3Macc. 7:13.)

Topical Lexicon

Word Origin: Derived from the Hebrew phrase הַלְלוּ יָהּ (halalū Yāh), which means "praise Yah" or "praise the LORD."

Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: • Strong's Hebrew 1984: הָלַל (halal) – to praise, boast, be boastful
• Strong's Hebrew 3050: יָהּ (Yah) – a shortened form of the divine name Yahweh, often used in poetic and liturgical contexts

The term ἁλληλουϊά encapsulates the essence of worship and adoration, bridging the Old and New Testament expressions of praise. It serves as a timeless call for believers to join in the heavenly chorus, acknowledging God's majesty and grace.

Usage: The term ἁλληλουϊά is used in the New Testament as a liturgical expression of worship and adoration directed towards God. It appears specifically in the context of heavenly worship and celebration.

Context: The term ἁλληλουϊά is prominently featured in the Book of Revelation, where it is used to express the joy and reverence of the heavenly hosts. In Revelation 19:1-6, the word is repeated in a series of exclamations celebrating God's righteous judgments and the ultimate triumph of His kingdom. The passage describes a great multitude in heaven crying out, "Hallelujah! Salvation and glory and power belong to our God" (Revelation 19:1, BSB). This scene underscores the communal and jubilant nature of worship in the presence of God, highlighting the acknowledgment of His sovereignty and justice. The use of ἁλληλουϊά in this context serves as a powerful reminder of the eternal praise due to God from all creation.

Forms and Transliterations

Αλληλουια αλληλούϊα Ἁλληλουιά ἁλληλουϊά Allelouia Allēlouia Hallelouia Hallelouiá Hallēlouia Hallēlouiá

Englishman's Concordance

Revelation 19:1 Heb
GRK: οὐρανῷ λεγόντων Ἁλληλουιά ἡ σωτηρία
NAS: saying, Hallelujah! Salvation
KJV: saying, Alleluia; Salvation,
INT: heaven saying Hallelujah the salvation

Revelation 19:3 Heb
GRK: δεύτερον εἴρηκαν Ἁλληλουιά καὶ ὁ
NAS: they said, Hallelujah! HER SMOKE
KJV: again they said, Alleluia. And her
INT: a second time they said Hallelujah And the

Revelation 19:4 Heb
GRK: λέγοντες Ἀμήν Ἁλληλουιά
NAS: saying, Amen. Hallelujah!
KJV: saying, Amen; Alleluia.
INT: saying Amen Hallelujah

Revelation 19:6 Heb
GRK: ἰσχυρῶν λεγόντων Ἁλληλουιά ὅτι ἐβασίλευσεν
NAS: saying, Hallelujah! For the Lord
KJV: saying, Alleluia: for
INT: strong saying Hallelujah for has reigned

Strong's Greek 239
4 Occurrences

Ἁλληλουιά — 4 Occ.