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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
PSALMS, BOOK OF — This article is arranged according to the following outline: < <title> > place in the canon number of psalms verse division division into books composition of the psalter date of the psalter ascription to david types of psalms psalms… … Encyclopedia of Judaism
Judaism — /jooh dee iz euhm, day , deuh /, n. 1. the monotheistic religion of the Jews, having its ethical, ceremonial, and legal foundation in the precepts of the Old Testament and in the teachings and commentaries of the rabbis as found chiefly in the… … Universalium
BIBLE — THE CANON, TEXT, AND EDITIONS canon general titles the canon the significance of the canon the process of canonization contents and titles of the books the tripartite canon … Encyclopedia of Judaism
Passover — This article is about the Jewish holiday. For other uses, see Passover (disambiguation). Passover Seder plate with symbolic foods Official name Hebrew: פסח (Pesach) Obs … Wikipedia
Passover Seder — Table set for the Passover Seder. The Passover Seder (Hebrew: סֵדֶר [ˈsedeʁ], order, arrangement ; Yiddish: Seyder) is a Jewish ritual feast that marks the beginning of the Jewish holiday of Passover. It is conducted on the evenings of the 14th… … Wikipedia
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