<P> In the great song of praise to God for his triumph over the Whore of Babylon in chapter 19 of the New Testament book of Revelation, the Greek word ἀλληλούϊα (allēluia), a transliteration of the same Hebrew word, appears four times, as an expression of praise rather than an exhortation to praise . In English translations this is mostly rendered as "Hallelujah", but as "Alleluia" in several translations, while a few have "Praise the Lord", "Praise God", "Praise our God", or "Thanks to our God". </P> <P> The word "hallelujah" is sung as part of the Hallel Psalms (interspersed between Psalms 113--150). In Tractate Shabbat of the Talmud, Rabbi Yose is quoted as saying that the Pesukei dezimra Psalms should be recited daily . Psalms 145 - 150, also known as the Hallel of pesukei dezimra, are included to fulfill this requirement in the liturgy for the traditional Jewish Shacharit (morning) service . In addition, on the three Pilgrimage Festivals, the new moon and Hanukkah, Psalms 113 - 118 are recited . The latter psalms are known simply as Hallel with no additional qualification . </P> <P> Psalms 146: 10, ending with Halleluja, is the third and final biblical quotation in the Kedushah . This expanded version of the third blessing in the Amidah is said during the Shacharit and Mincha (morning and afternoon) services when there is a minyan present . </P> <P> For most Christians, "Hallelujah" is considered a joyful word of praise to God, rather than an injunction to praise him . "The Alleluia" refers to a traditional chant, combining the word with verses from the Psalms or other scripture . In the Latin Rite of the Catholic Church, and in many older Protestant denominations, the Alleluia, along with the Gloria in excelsis Deo, is not spoken or sung in liturgy during the season of Lent, instead being replaced by a Lenten acclamation, while in Eastern Churches, Alleluia is chanted throughout Lent at the beginning of the Matins service, replacing the Theos Kyrios, which is considered more joyful . At the Easter service and throughout the Pentecostarion, Christos anesti is used in the place where Hallelujah is chanted in the western rite expressing happiness . </P>

Where is the word hallelujah found in the bible