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Hallel
[ hah-leyl; Sephardic Hebrew hah-lel; Ashkenazic Hebrew hah-leyl ]
noun
, Judaism.
- a liturgical prayer consisting of all or part of Psalms 113–118, recited on Passover, Shavuoth, Sukkoth, Hanukkah, and Rosh Hodesh.
Hallel
/ hɑːˈleɪl; hɑˈlel /
noun
- Judaism a section of the liturgy consisting of Psalms 113–18, read during the morning service on festivals, Chanukah, and Rosh Chodesh
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Word History and Origins
Origin of Hallel1
First recorded in 1695–1705, Hallel is from the Hebrew word hallēl praise
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Word History and Origins
Origin of Hallel1
C18: from Hebrew hallēl, from hellēl to praise
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Example Sentences
It is not identified but is generally believed to be a part of the Hallel or group of Passover Psalms, 113-118.
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These were called Hallel, which means praise, and if you will read the psalms you will see why.
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It will be observed that the extent of the official Hallel varied from time to time.
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