Connecting With Jesus

“Hallelujah! For our Lord God Almighty reigns.” — Revelation 19:6

Reflections: Why do Christians say “hallelujah”?
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“Hallelujah” is actually a combination of two Hebrew words that have great meaning, “hallel” (הללו, pronounced “hah-leel”) and “Yah” (יה, pronoucne “yah”). The first word is “Hallel”, which we translate in English as “praise” … but which means so much more!
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“Hallel” is more than simply raising your hands in church, or at a concert when a gifted singer leads in worship. “Hallel” literally means to adore God so deeply, so thankfully, victoriously, and joyfully … that the ancient Jews required five complete psalms just to define this feeling—and word—adequately (Psalm 113-118).
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The second word that makes up “hallelujah” is “Yah” which is one of the names of God.
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So the word “hallelujah” literally means to joyfully, adoringly and triumphantly praise God. Or as one well-known worship leader says; “it is a declaration, a victory cry, proclaiming faith to stand firm in the place God has given you.” Amen!
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So, when we say hallelujah, we are declaring victory, and proclaiming our faith in the name of God.
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So will your words and actions today reflect a joyful and victorious “HALLELUJAH”?

Pr Maika Peehikuru