alleluiah
|al-le-lu-iah|
B2
/ˌælɪˈluːjə/
praise God
Etymology
Etymology Information
'alleluiah' originates from Hebrew, specifically the word 'halleluyah,' where 'hallel' meant 'praise' and 'yah' referred to 'Yahweh' or 'God'.
Historical Evolution
'halleluyah' transformed into the Greek word 'allelouia,' and eventually became the modern English word 'alleluiah' through Latin.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'praise Yahweh,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'praise God' in a broader sense.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
an exclamation of praise to God, often used in religious contexts.
The congregation sang 'Alleluiah' during the service.
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Last updated: 2025/06/26 01:06