Bible Dictionary
Alleluia
Alleluia is the Greek form of Hallelujah, meaning “praise the Lord.” It is used in songs of praise, especially in the Psalms and in heaven’s worship in Revelation.
Definition
Alleluia is the Greek form of Hallelujah, meaning “praise the Lord” or “praise Jehovah.” It is an expression of worship and thanksgiving used in songs and declarations of praise.
Biblical Usage
Alleluia appears in Revelation 19 in the worship of heaven. The corresponding Hebrew expression begins or ends several Psalms, including Psalms 106 and 111–113, and marks them as hymns of praise and thanksgiving.
Historical Background
The form “Alleluia” reflects the Greek rendering, while “Hallelujah” represents the Hebrew expression used in the Psalms.
Scripture References
Historical Bible Dictionaries
Easton's Bible Dictionary
The Greek form (Rev. 19:1, 3, 4, 6) of the Hebrew Hallelujah = Praise ye Jehovah, which begins or ends several of the psalms (106, 111, 112, 113, etc.).
Smith's Bible Dictionary
so written in (Revelation 19:6) foll., or more properly Hallelujah, praise ye Jehovah, as it is found in the margin of (Psalms 104:35; 105:45; 106; 111:1; 112:1; 113:1) comp. Psal 113:9; 115:18; 116:19, 117:2 The literal meaning of “hallelujah” sufficiently indicates the character of the Psalms in which it occurs as hymns of praise and thanksgiving.
International Standard Bible Encyclopedia (ISBE)
<p>al-e-loo'-ya. See HALLELUJAH.</p>