Definitions for hallelujahˌhæl əˈlu yə
Random House Webster's College Dictionary
hal•le•lu•jahˌhæl əˈlu yə(interj.)
or hal•le•lu•iah
Praise ye the Lord!
(n.)an exclamation of “hallelujah!”
a shout of joy, praise, or gratitude.
a musical composition principally based upon the word “hallelujah.”
Category: Music and Dance
Origin of hallelujah:
1525–35; < Heb halălūyāh praise ye Yahweh
Princeton's WordNet
hallelujah(noun)
a shout or song of praise to God
Wiktionary
hallelujah(Noun)
A shout of u201CHallelujahu201D.
hallelujah(Noun)
General praise.
hallelujah(Verb)
To cry "hallelujah" in praise.
hallelujah(Interjection)
An exclamation used in songs of praise or thanksgiving to God.
hallelujah(Interjection)
A general expression of gratitude or adoration.
Hallelujah! Itu2019s finally the weekend!
Origin: From הללויה.
Webster Dictionary
Hallelujah(u)
praise ye Jehovah; praise ye the Lord; -- an exclamation used chiefly in songs of praise or thanksgiving to God, and as an expression of gratitude or adoration
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