HALLEL — (Heb. הַלֵּל), the general term designating Psalms 113–118 when these form a unit in the liturgy. These psalms are essentially expressions of thanksgiving and joy for divine redemption. Hallel is recited in two forms: (a) The full Hallel,… … Encyclopedia of Judaism
Hallēl — (hebr., Lob.), bei den Juden Psalm 113–117, wegen des Anfanges: Halleluja, nach einer Talmud schen Meinung vom König Hiskia verfaßt u. dann in die Tempelliturgie eingeführt. Jetzt betet man es nach dem Schemona Eßra des Schachrith an den zwei… … Pierer's Universal-Lexikon
hallel — [häl′el΄; ] also [ hä lel′] n. [Heb halel, praise] a part of the Jewish religious services consisting of Psalms 113 to 118 inclusive, recited or sung on certain festivals … English World dictionary
Hallel — Part of a series of articles on Jews and Judaism … Wikipedia
Hallel — Le Hallel (en hébreu: הלל prie (Dieu) ) est une prière juive composée des psaumes 113 118 et prononcée, à l occasion de certaines fêtes juives joyeuses, comme des louanges et des remerciements à Dieu. Il s agit de l une des sept mitzvot… … Wikipédia en Français
Hallel — /hah layl /; Seph. Heb. /hah lel /; Ashk. Heb. /hah layl/, n. Judaism. a liturgical prayer consisting of all or part of Psalms 113 118, recited on Passover, Shavuoth, Sukkoth, Hanukkah, and Rosh Hodesh. [1695 1705; < Heb hallel praise] * * * ▪… … Universalium
Hallel — Praise, the name given to the group of Psalms 113 118, which are preeminently psalms of praise. It is called The Egyptian Hallel, because it was chanted in the temple whilst the Passover lambs were being slain. It was chanted also on other… … Easton's Bible Dictionary
Hallel — noun Etymology: Hebrew hallēl praise Date: 1702 a selection comprising Psalms 113 118 chanted during Jewish feasts (as the Passover) … New Collegiate Dictionary
Hallel — Hal|lel, das; s [hebr. hallel = preise!, zu: hillel = preisen] (jüd. Rel.): jüdischer Lobgesang an hohen Festtagen (Psalm 113 118) … Universal-Lexikon
Hallel — Hal|lel das; s <aus hebr. hallel »preise!«, Imp. von hillēl »preisen, loben«> jüdischer Lobgesang an hohen Festtagen (Psalm 113 118) … Das große Fremdwörterbuch
