However, "hallelujah" means more than simply "praise Jah" or "praise Yah", as the word hallel in Hebrew means a joyous praise in song, to boast in God.
Namun, "halleluyah" bukan sekadar bermakna "pujilah Yah", karena kata hallel dalam bahasa Ibrani berarti "pujian gembira dalam nyanyian, untuk memuliakan Allah".