03-18-2006, 01:54 PM
Quote:<b>Allahu Alim - (Allah knows best)</b>
Next you'll be wondering if Hallajulah means <i><b>All praise to Allah</b></i> in ancient semitic script. B)
Peace.....
While I don't understand why you quoted me with the comment you made, I'll take it in the light hearted tone the smiley face implies. And no, that will never cross my mind as I know what Hallelujah means (notice the difference in spelling):
Hallelujah
<i>praise ye Jehovah</i>, frequently rendered "Praise ye the LORD," stands at the
beginning of ten of the Psalms; 106, 111-113, 135, 146-150, hence called
"hallelujah psalms." From its frequent occurrence it grew into a formula of
praise. The Greek form of the word (alleluia) is found in Rev. 19:1, 3, 4, 6.
allēlouia - al-lay-loo'-ee-ah
Of hebrew origin, <i>praise ye Jah!</i>, an adoring exclamation: - alleluiah.
Definitions taken from Strong's Hebrew and Greek Dictionary
So as you can see, I am very clear on the origin of hallelujah.
Shamms