Great Hallel

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• 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

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• 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 —    name given to Psalms cxiii. cxviii. chanted by the Jews at their great annual festivals …   The Nuttall Encyclopaedia

• HAGGADAH, PASSOVER — (Heb. הַגָּדָה; telling ), a set form of benedictions, prayers, midrashic comments and psalms recited at the seder ritual on the eve of passover .   INTRODUCTION The Haggadah is based on the seder service prescribed by the Mishnah (Pes. 10),… …   Encyclopedia of Judaism

• Psalms — Psalm redirects here. For other uses, see Psalm (disambiguation). Hebrew Bible …   Wikipedia

• Passover — • Great Jewish holiday Catholic Encyclopedia. Kevin Knight. 2006. Passover     Pasch or Passover     † …   Catholic encyclopedia

• Hebrew Poetry of the Old Testament —     Hebrew Poetry of the Old Testament     † Catholic Encyclopedia ► Hebrew Poetry of the Old Testament     Since the Bible is divinely inspired, and thus becomes the written word of God, many devout souls are averse from handling it as… …   Catholic encyclopedia

• Psalms —    The psalms are the production of various authors. Only a portion of the Book of Psalms claims David as its author. Other inspired poets in successive generations added now one now another contribution to the sacred collection, and thus in the… …   Easton's Bible Dictionary

• Hymn — • A derivative of the Latin hymnus, which comes from the Greek hymnos, derived from hydein, to sing Catholic Encyclopedia. Kevin Knight. 2006. Hymn     Hymn      …   Catholic encyclopedia