The Greek form (Rev. 19:1, 3, 4, 6) of the Hebrew Hallelujah = Praise ye Jehovah, which begins or ends several of the psalms (106, 111, 112, 113, etc.).
Source:Easton's Bible Dictionary (1897)Public domain
Concept
Alleluia
Name meaning: praise the Lord (Hitchcock)
Key verses
Also in Smith's Bible Dictionary (1863)
so written in (Revelation 19:6) foll., or more properly Hallelujah, praise ye Jehovah, as it is found in the margin of (Psalms 104:35; 105:45; 106; 111:1; 112:1; 113:1) comp. Psal 113:9; 115:18; 116:19, 117:2 The literal meaning of “hallelujah” sufficiently indicates the character of the Psalms in which it occurs as hymns of praise and thanksgiving.
Source: Smith’s Bible Dictionary (1863) · Public domain
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