Where does “ἀλληλούϊα” come from?
ἀλληλούϊα (Ancient Greek) comes from Hebrew הַלְלוּיָהּ — Praise Yah; Praise {{l|en|Yah}}.
ἀλληλούϊα (Ancient Greek): hallelujah
Definitions
- hallelujah
Ancestry of “ἀλληλούϊα”, step by step
ἀλληλούϊα traces back through two separate lines of ancestry.
via Hebrew הַלְלוּיָהּ
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Hebrew | הַלְלוּיָהּ | Praise Yah; Praise {{l|en|Yah}} |
via Biblical Hebrew הַלְּלוּיָהּ
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Biblical Hebrew | הַלְּלוּיָהּ | Praise Jah! |