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- noun Plural form of
hallelujah .
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Examples
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David's prayers and complaints, by the lively actings of faith, are here, all of a sudden, turned into praises and thanksgivings; his sackcloth is loosed, he is girded with gladness, and his hallelujahs are as fervent as his hosannas.
Commentary on the Whole Bible Volume III (Job to Song of Solomon) 1721
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Further drawing "hallelujahs" and excitement, Jakes emphasised they will not remain in frustration or in debt.
Christian Today 2008
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Alongside joyous hallelujahs, we find religious nationalism: Let the praises of God be in their throat and a two-edged sword in their hand; to wreak vengeance on the nations 149:6-7a.
John Backman: Praying The Most Difficult Psalms John Backman 2011
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And if it is a novel featuring LA detective Harry Bosch, a few more hallelujahs can be added.
Jackie K. Cooper: The Drop Is a Cause for Celebration Jackie K. Cooper 2011
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Alongside joyous hallelujahs, we find religious nationalism: Let the praises of God be in their throat and a two-edged sword in their hand; to wreak vengeance on the nations 149:6-7a.
John Backman: Praying The Most Difficult Psalms John Backman 2011
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Again we become aware of how gracefully the sun and earth waltz with each other through the ballroom of space-time, eliciting awes and hallelujahs.
Wes Nisker: Worship The Sun! (Not Just The Son) Wes Nisker 2011
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I do not know, if you have ever been at a funeral and witnessed those “hallelujahs”, hand-clapping, giggly phrases, etc.
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And if it is a novel featuring LA detective Harry Bosch, a few more hallelujahs can be added.
Jackie K. Cooper: The Drop Is a Cause for Celebration Jackie K. Cooper 2011
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Michael may not have been present in the flesh, but in between hallelujahs, one woman proclaimed, "He's dancing in Heaven, he's dancing in Heaven!"
Lauri Lyons: Harlem Memorializes Michael Jackson at Apollo Theater Lauri Lyons 2010
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When the camera panned the audience, I leaned forward, water dripping off my hair to my thighs, watched the congregation raise their hands, listened to the hallelujahs, marveled at our connection.
Miracles, Inc. T.J. Forrester 2011
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