הללויה

Hebrew

Alternative forms

Etymology

Root
ה־ל־ל

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

Phrase

הַלְּלוּיָהּ (hal'luyáh)

  1. Praise God

Usage notes

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

Descendants

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