hallelujah

ˌhælɪˈluːjə

An exclamation used to express praise, joy, or thanks to God.

"praise ye the Lord", in Latin (Indo-European), Classical Period, Roman Empire

"shortened form of YHWH", in Biblical Hebrew (Semitic), First Temple Period, Judea

"to praise, to boast", in Biblical Hebrew (Semitic), First Temple Period, Judea

Hallelujah. Praise God in His sanctuary; Praise Him in the firmament of His power.

Psalm 150:1, JPS Tanakh

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Historical

הַלְלוּיָהּ /halleluyah/

Biblical Period, Ancient Israel

ἀλληλούϊα /allēlouia/

Hellenistic Period, Alexandria

alleluia /alleluia/

Medieval Period, Rome

hosannaA liturgical expression of praise or adoration