alleluia
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7.2
- noun
- /ˌæl.əˈluː.jə/
- Literature
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aleluya
- When we finished, he began to say, or sing, something which sounded very much like "Alleluia."
Examples
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To every sort of incantation we cry Alleluia!
Fiction book (1991) -
Ask students to think of ways to begin in unison and move to part singing in the first few notes of the "Alleluia."
Academic text (2003) -
"Then for your penance, say alleluia three times."
Fiction book (1998) -
So after the service, with the alleluia still singing in their blood, the whole church ended up at Naomi's house.
Fiction book (2002) -
Split the choir into groups and have each prepare an "Alleluia" with harmony, using ideas from the discussions.
Academic text (2003) -
Gradually, the congregation picks up singing, "He is here, alleluia."
Fiction book (1998) -
Alfeyev's simple phrases, including the closing Alleluia, were more effective.
Blog text (32) -
The organ murmurs an alleluia chorus as he weaves in front.
Fiction book (1997) -
# Glories stream from heaven afar # Heavenly hosts sing Alleluia!
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During the service, the congregation joined together to sing alleluia in celebration.
Synonyms
8
5.5
A word people say to show great joy or relief
4
9.9
A loud cry of praise to God in religious services
A short phrase people say to thank God or show relief
Surface Forms
Etymology
Alleluia comes from the Hebrew hallelujah, made of hallel 'praise' and Yah 'the name of God'. It was sung as a short song of praise in worship, so a modern alleluia often means a chant or exclamation used in church services.