תְּהִלָּה
Tehillah
Praise, hymn, song of praise
Psalm 22:3 contains one of the most stunning statements in all of Scripture: God is 'enthroned on the tehillot (praises) of Israel.' The Hebrew word tehillah (תְּהִלָּה) means that praise literally creates a throne for God's presence. This isn't metaphor — it's Hebrew theology. When you praise God, you build a seat for His glory. The entire Book of Psalms is called 'Tehillim' (Praises) in Hebrew, and the word 'Hallelujah' comes from the same root. Understanding tehillah will revolutionize your worship, because you'll realize that praise is not just something you do for God — it's the atmosphere in which God shows up.
“Yet you are holy, enthroned on the praises (tehillot) of Israel.”
Etymology & Root Letters
Tehillah comes from the root ה-ל-ל (he-lamed-lamed), the same root as 'Hallelujah' (Praise the LORD). The Book of Psalms is called 'Tehillim' (Praises) in Hebrew.
How Tehillah Is Used in Scripture
Tehillah appears 57 times in the Hebrew Bible, primarily in the Psalms. Psalm 22:3 reveals that God is 'enthroned' on the praises of His people — tehillah creates a throne room for God's presence.
Cultural & Modern Context
The word 'Hallelujah' combines 'Hallelu' (praise!) with 'Yah' (God). It appears 24 times in the Psalms and is one of the few Hebrew words used in virtually every language on earth.
How to Use Tehillah in Prayer
Enter God's presence with tehillah. When you praise God, you create an atmosphere for His presence. Even in difficult times, tehillah shifts your focus from problems to the Problem-Solver.
People Also Ask About Tehillah
What does Hallelujah mean in Hebrew?
Hallelujah (הַלְלוּיָהּ) combines 'Hallelu' (praise!) with 'Yah' (God/LORD). It literally means 'Praise the LORD!' It shares the same root (ה-ל-ל) as tehillah. Hallelujah appears 24 times in the Psalms and is one of the few Hebrew words used in virtually every language on earth — a truly universal word of worship.
Why is the Book of Psalms called Tehillim?
In Hebrew, the Book of Psalms is called 'Sefer Tehillim' (Book of Praises). Even though many psalms are laments, complaints, or cries for help, the overall collection is named for praise — because in Hebrew thought, even the cry of pain directed toward God is ultimately an act of faith and praise.
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