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G239 · Greek · New Testament
ἀλληλούια
allēlouia
Interjection
Hallelujah, Praise the LORD

Definition

Allēlouia (G239) is a transliteration of the Hebrew Hallelu-Yah (Praise YHWH!). It appears 4 times in the NT — all in Revelation 19, in the heavenly worship scene. The word combines hallelu (imperative plural of halal: to praise) and Yah (short form of YHWH). The Hallel psalms (Psalm 113–118) frame the Passover liturgy with hallelujah.

Usage & Theological Significance

Allēlouia in Revelation 19 is the eschatological shout of the redeemed. Four times in verses 1–6, the heavenly multitude cries allēlouia over the judgment of Babylon and the arrival of the wedding supper. This is the final vindication of God's people — history ends in Hallelujah. Jesus likely sang these words at the Last Supper (Matthew 26:30 — 'when they had sung a hymn,' the Hallel). The cross and the victory are both framed with praise.

Key Bible Verses

Revelation 19:1 After this I heard what seemed to be the loud voice of a great multitude in heaven, crying out, 'Hallelujah [Allēlouia]! Salvation and glory and power belong to our God.'
Revelation 19:3 Once more they cried out, 'Hallelujah! The smoke from her goes up forever and ever.'
Revelation 19:4 And the twenty-four elders and the four living creatures fell down and worshiped God who was seated on the throne, saying, 'Amen. Hallelujah!'
Revelation 19:6 Then I heard what seemed to be the voice of a great multitude, like the roar of many waters... crying out, 'Hallelujah! For the Lord our God the Almighty reigns.'
Psalm 148:1 Praise the LORD! Praise the LORD from the heavens; praise him in the heights!

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