Hallelujah

Hallelujah.

What comes to your mind when you hear the term "Hallelujah"? Perhaps it reminds you of Handel’s "Messiah," a musical masterpiece from the 1700’s that features the dramatic Hallelujah chorus. Or you may think of the famous American patriotic song "The Battle Hymn of the Republic," also known as "Glory, Hallelujah." Surely, from one source or another, you have heard the word "Hallelujah." Perhaps you even use it from time to time. But do you know what it means?
Hallelujah—The English transliteration of the Hebrew expression ha·lelu-Yah´, meaning "praise Jah," or "praise Jah, you people.".

Jah—A poetic shortened form of the name of God, Jehovah. It appears in the Bible more than 50 times, often as part of the expression "Hallelujah."

God’s Name in Your Name?

Many Bible names are still popular today. In some cases the original Hebrew meaning of these names actually included the personal name of God. Here are a few examples of such names and their meaning. Perhaps your name is one of them.
Joanna—"Jehovah Has Been Gracious"
Joel—"Jehovah Is God"
John—"Jehovah Has Shown Favor"
Jonathan—"Jehovah Has Given"
Joseph—"May Jah Add"
Joshua—"Jehovah Is Salvation"
"Jah" is an abbreviated form of "Jehovah.".

Bible Terms for God.
The Hebrew text of the Holy Scriptures uses numerous terms for God, such as Almighty, Creator, Father, and Lord. Yet, the instances in which he is referred to by his personal name far outnumber all of the other terms combined. Clearly, it is God’s will that we use his name. Consider the following list of terms as they appear in the Hebrew Scriptures....................
Jehovah—6,973 times
God—2,605 times
Almighty—48 times
Lord—40 times
Maker—25 times
Creator—7 times
Father—7 times
Ancient of Days—3 times
Grand Instructor—2 times.

.DO YOU LOVE THE NAME OF YOUR CREATOR AND CALL ON IT?.