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Tyndale Open Bible Dictionary

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HALLEL*

Hebrew term describing a song of praise to God. It was later used in the Talmud and in rabbinical writings to refer to several groups of psalms of praise to God. Psalms 113–118 OET PSA 113:1–9 · OET PSA 114:1–8 · OET PSA 115:1–18 · OET PSA 116:1–19 · OET PSA 117:1–2 · OET PSA 118:1–29 were known as the Egyptian Hallel, and first-century AD Jewish tradition assigned them to Moses. During the temple period, this Hallel was recited on 18 days in the year, but only once at night, on the Passover. For that occasion it was recited in parts. Psalms 113–114 OET PSA 113:1–9 · OET PSA 114:1–8 preceded the meal, prior to drinking the second cup, and Psalms 115–118 OET PSA 115:1–18 · OET PSA 116:1–19 · OET PSA 117:1–2 · OET PSA 118:1–29 were recited after the last cup was filled. This is probably the song that is meant in the reference to the Last Supper of Jesus and his disciples, when they sang a “hymn” (Mt 26:30; Mk 14:26). This Hallel was also used for the feasts of Unleavened Bread, Pentecost, Tabernacles, and Dedication.

Show passage in OET: MAT 26:30

OET-RV MAT 26:30

30 Then they sang some songs before heading out of the city to the Mt. of Olives.

OET-LV MAT 26:30

30 And having_sung_hymns, they_came_out to the Mount of_ the _Olives.
Show passage in OET: MRK 14:26

OET-RV MRK 14:26

26 Then after they’d sung some songs, they left the town and went across to the Mt. of Olives.

OET-LV MRK 14:26

26 And having_sung_hymns, they_came_out to the Mount of_ the _Olives.

Jump to OET MAT 26:30 section.

Jump to OET MRK 14:26 section.

The Great Hallel consisted of Psalm 136 but sometimes included Psalms 120–136 OET PSA 120:1–7 · OET PSA 121:1–8 · OET PSA 122:1–9 · OET PSA 123:1–4 · OET PSA 124:1–8 · OET PSA 125:1–5 · OET PSA 126:1–6 · OET PSA 127:1–5 · OET PSA 128:1–6 · OET PSA 129:1–8 · OET PSA 130:1–8 · OET PSA 131:1–3 · OET PSA 132:1–18 · OET PSA 133:1–3 · OET PSA 134:1–3 · OET PSA 135:1–21 · OET PSA 136:1–26. Psalms 146–148 OET PSA 146:1–10 · OET PSA 147:1–20 · OET PSA 148:1–14 were also considered a single Hallel. These were used in the daily morning service of the synagogue.

See also Hallelujah; Talmud.