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Psalms 113-118 comprise what are known as the “Hallel Psalms.” The word "Hallel" simply means “to praise.” This group of Psalms were sung during Passover, reflecting back to the Lord's ...
This morning, I added two more Psalms to my personal Hallel—and I believe the psalmist may have intended this as well: Psalms 111 and 112, the two chapters that directly precede Psalm 113.
Therefore, Hallel ha-Gadol (psalm 136) plays a central role and is sung in gratitude, while psalm 135, the psalm of praise, is omitted.
The psalms are set to upbeat sing-along tunes which invoke festivity, lavish praise on God and express gratitude for miraculous triumphs.
Read Pamela Greenberg’s translation of Psalm 136 from her book “The Complete Psalms: The Book of Prayer Songs in a New Translation” (Bloomsbury, 2010). Sometimes called “the Great Hallel ...
She said that Psalms 113 to 189 have been used in Jewish worship since antiquity because so many in that range are the Hallel psalms of praise, thankfulness and adoration of God.
Rabbi Ouri Cherki believes that one should have recited the Hallel (Psalms of praise recited on holidays) with a blessing following the results of the Iranian attack, which resulted in minimal ...
Ghanaian gospel musician, Pastor Edwin Dadson, has released a new praise medley titled 'Hallel Praise' featuring Joe Mettle.
After Jesus shared his last supper with his friends, they sang a hymn together. There is every reason to believe it was the Hallel, Psalms 113 through 118. How have I missed this before ...