Hallel

[ hah-leyl; Sephardic Hebrew hah-lel; Ashkenazic Hebrew hah-leyl ]

noun

, Judaism.

1. 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

1. Judaism a section of the liturgy consisting of Psalms 113–18, read during the morning service on festivals, Chanukah, and Rosh Chodesh

Word History and Origins

Origin of Hallel¹

First recorded in 1695–1705, from Hebrew hallēl “praise”

Word History and Origins

Origin of Hallel¹

C18: from Hebrew hallēl, from hellēl to praise

Example Sentences

It is not identified but is generally believed to be a part of the Hallel or group of Passover Psalms, 113-118.

From Project Gutenberg

These were called Hallel, which means praise, and if you will read the psalms you will see why.

From Project Gutenberg

It will be observed that the extent of the official Hallel varied from time to time.

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