hallel

Thân thiện

A family joyfully sings the Hallel during a holiday meal.

Definition

Noun 1. A specific liturgical text: In Judaism, Hallel refers to a set of Psalms (113 through 118) recited as a chant of praise during certain major Jewish festivals and holy days.

Usage

Hallel is used as a proper noun to name this specific sequence of psalms. It is recited in Jewish worship to express joy, thanksgiving, and praise to God. - The congregation stood to recite Hallel during the Passover service. - The complete Hallel is chanted on the first day of Sukkoth.

Advanced Usage

• Full Hallel / Complete Hallel: Refers to the recitation of all six psalms (Psalms 113-118).
  • On the first two nights of Passover, we recite the Full Hallel.
• Half Hallel: Refers to an abbreviated version where parts of Psalms 115 and 116 are omitted, used on the latter days of Passover and on Rosh Hodesh.
  • Because it is a semi-festival, we chant the Half Hallel on Rosh Hodesh.

Variants and Related Words

• Hallelujah: An exclamation of praise to God found within the Book of Psalms, including the Hallel psalms. While related, it is a distinct word of praise, not a synonym for the liturgical text .

Synonyms

• Psalms of Praise: A descriptive synonym for the content of the Hallel.
• Festival Psalms: Highlights the liturgical use of these psalms.

Notes on Meaning

This word has a single, specific religious meaning within the context of Jewish liturgy and is not used in a general or secular sense.

Học thuật

Noun

1. (Judaism) a chant of praise (Psalms 113 through 118) used at Passover and Shabuoth and Sukkoth and Hanukkah and Rosh Hodesh

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