Hallel (Easton)

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Praise, the name given to the group of Psalm 113118-118 , 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 festival occasions, as at Pentecost, the feast of"> StudyL ı ght .org Plug in, Turn on and Be En light ened! Not Yet a Member? Click to Sign Up Now! --> --> Bible Study Tools Lang uage Tools Study Lib rary Hist orical Writings Pas toral Resources Per sonal Resources Site Resources Lectionary Calendar Saturday, June 6th, 2026 the Week of Proper 4 / Ordinary 9 video advertismenet advertisement advertisement advertisement Attention! Take your personal ministry to the Next Level by helping StudyLight build churches and supporting pastors in Uganda. Click here to join the effort! Home » Bible Dictionaries » Easton's Bible Dictionary » Letter H Bible Dictionaries Hallel Easton's Bible Dictionary Search for… Enter query below: or A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R S T U V W Y Z Prev Entry Hall Next Entry Hallelujah Resource Toolbox Print Article Additional Links Dictionaries Chabad Knowledge Base Hallel Easton's Bible Dictionary Hallel Holman Bible Dictionary Hallel Hastings' BibleDictionary Hallel Hastings' NT Dictionary Hallel Morrish Bible Dictionary Hallel 1910 New Catholic Dictionary Hallel Encyclopedias 1911 Encyclopedia Britannica Hallel International Standard Bible Encyclopedia Hallel McClintock and Strong's Bible Encyclopedia Hallel The Nuttall Encyclopedia Hallel The Jewish Encyclopedia Hallel Praise, the name given to the group of Psalm 113118-118 , 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 festival occasions, as at Pentecost, the feast of Tabernacles, and the feast of Dedication. The Levites, standing before the altar, chanted it verse by verse, the people responding by repeating the verses or by intoned hallelujahs. It was also chanted in private families at the feast of Passover. This was probably the hymn which our Saviour and his disciples sung at the conclusion of the Passover supper kept by them in the upper room at Jerusalem ( Matthew 26:30 ; Mark 14:26 ). There is also another group called "The Great Hallel," comprehending Psalm 118136-136 , which was recited on the first evening at the Passover supper and on occasions of great joy.

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