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After these things I heard something like a loud voice of a great multitude in heaven, saying, "Hallelujah! Salvation, glory, and power belong to our God:

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The First "Hallelujah"

Scholars highlight that this is the first of four "Hallelujahs" in the New Testament, all found in this chapter. The word is a direct transliteration of the Hebrew for "Praise the Lord," familiar from the Psalms. Its use connects the worship of the church to its Jewish roots, particularly the Passover psalms (the Hallel) which celebrate God's deliverance and judgment, themes central to this moment in Revelation.

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Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes

On Revelation 19:1

18th Century

Theologian

And after these things. The things particularly that were exhibited in the previous chapter. (See Barnes on Revelation 18:1).

I…

AT Robertson

AT Robertson

On Revelation 19:1

After these things (μετα ταυτα). Often when a turn comes in this book. But Beckwith is probably correct in seeing in 19:1-5 the cl…

Charles Ellicott

Charles Ellicott

On Revelation 19:1–3

19th Century

Bishop

THE CHORUS OF THE HEAVENLY MULTITUDE REJOICING OVER HER FALL.

And after these things I heard . . .—Or,

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Charles Spurgeon

Charles Spurgeon

On Revelation 19:1–4

19th Century

Preacher

And after these things I heard a great voice of much people in heaven, saying, Alleluia; Salvation, and glory, and honour, and power, unto the …

Expositor's Bible Commentary

Expositor's Bible Commentary

On Revelation 19:1

The English word “Hallelujah” (GK 252) transliterates a Greek word, which in turn transliterates the Hebrew hallelu yah, meaning “Praise the LORD!”…

John Gill

John Gill

On Revelation 19:1

17th Century

Pastor

And after these things
After the angel had declared the fall of Babylon, a voice from heaven had called the people o…

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Matthew Henry

Matthew Henry

On Revelation 19:1–10

17th Century

Minister

Praising God for what we have is praying for what more is to be done for us. There is harmony between the angels and the saints in this triumphant …