hallelujah

Definition

An exclamation used in songs of praise or thanksgiving to God.

Etymology

From Hebrew הַלְלוּיָהּ (hal'luyáh, “Praise Yah”).

Example Sentences

• "AND after theſe things I heard a great voyce of much people in heauen, ſaying, Alleluia: ſaluation, and glorie, and honour, and power vnto the Lord our God:"
• "Hallelujah! It’s finally the weekend!"
• "Hallelujah, it's nice to know you / It's so peculiar how you've come and changed my mind"