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Etymology of the English word alleluia

the English word alleluia
derived from the Medieval Latin word alleluia
derived from the Hebrew word halleluyah
derived from the Late Greek word allelouia, ἀλληλουϊα (praise ye Jah!, an adoring exclamation)
derived from the Hebrew word halləlû-yah
derived from the Hebrew word halləlû

Date

The earliest known usage of alleluia in English dates from the 14th century.

Usage

Word found in Modern English



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