The meaning of “ἀλληλουϊα”
Understanding allēlouïa reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
of Hebrew origin (imperative of הָלַל and יָהּ) alleluiah. - praise ye Jah!, an adoring exclamation
ἀλληλουϊα
of Hebrew origin (imperative of הָלַל and יָהּ) alleluiah. - praise ye Jah!, an adoring exclamation
Occurrences in the Bible
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| Revelation 19:1 | “And after these things I heard a great voice of much people in heaven, saying, Alleluia; Salvation, and glory, and honour, and power, unto the Lord our God:” Word: ἀλληλουϊα (allēlouïa) | |
| Revelation 19:3 | “And again they said, Alleluia. And her smoke rose up for ever and ever.” Word: ἀλληλουϊα (allēlouïa) | |
| Revelation 19:4 | “And the four and twenty elders and the four beasts fell down and worshipped God that sat on the throne, saying, Amen; Alleluia.” Word: ἀλληλουϊα (allēlouïa) | |
| Revelation 19:6 | “And I heard as it were the voice of a great multitude, and as the voice of many waters, and as the voice of mighty thunderings, saying, Alleluia: for the Lord God omnipotent reigneth.” Word: ἀλληλουϊα (allēlouïa) |