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For most Christians, "Hallelujah" is considered a joyful word of praise to God, rather than an injunction to praise him. The word " Alleluia ", a Latin derivative of the Hebrew phrase "Hallelujah" has been used in the same manner, though in Christian liturgy , the "Alleluia" specifically refers to a traditional chant, combining the word with ...
The Hebrew word Hallelujah as an expression of praise to God was preserved, untranslated, by the Early Christians as a superlative expression of thanksgiving, joy, and triumph. Thus it appears in the ancient Greek Liturgy of St. James , which is still used to this day by the Patriarch of Jerusalem and, in its Syriac recension is the prototype ...
The Oxford English Dictionary defines hallelujah as “a song or shout of praise to God,” but biblical scholars will tell you it’s actually a smash-up of two Hebrew words: “hallel” meaning ...
"Hallelujah" is a song written by Canadian singer Leonard Cohen, originally released on his album Various Positions (1984). Achieving little initial success, [1] the song found greater popular acclaim through a new version recorded by John Cale in 1991.
"Hallelujah!" is a 1992 song from Handel's Messiah: A Soulful Celebration, a Grammy award winning Reprise Records concept album. The song is a soulful re-interpretation of the "Hallelujah" chorus from Messiah , George Frideric Handel 's well-known oratorio from 1741.
Andrea Bocelli is embarking on a spiritual journey through music and sharing it with the world. In a clip posted to Instagram Feb. 10, the Italian singer performs a duet of "Hallelujah" with Tori ...
Canticle of Simeon (Nunc dimittis); Canticle of the Blessed Virgin (Magnificat); Canticle of the Three Children; Careworn Mother Stood Attending; Come, Creator Spirit; Come Down, O Love Divine
Alleluia (alternative spellings: Hallelujah, Areruya, Aleluya) is a syncretic religion [1] combining Christianity and traditions practiced by Carib-speaking Indigenous peoples in Guyana. [2] Alleluia is Guyana's only traditional religion. It is also practiced in nearby Brazil and Venezuela.