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Stage 1 of 4
hallelu Yah
Hebrew · ancient
"praise God"
literally "praise Yahweh"
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Stage 2 of 4
allelouia
Greek · ancient
"praise God"
adopted through the Septuagint and New Testament
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Stage 3 of 4
alleluia
Latin · ancient
"praise God"
carried through Christian liturgy and hymns
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Stage 4 of 4
hallelujah
English · medieval
"an exclamation of praise or joy"
adopted through Bible translation and Christian worship
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