How long have people been using the word "Hallelujah"?

Word Origin and History for hallelujah

also halleluiah, 1530s, from Hebrew hallalu-yah "praise ye Jehovah," from hallalu, plural imperative of hallel "to praise" also "song of praise," from hillel "he praised," of imitative origin, with primary sense being "to trill." Second element is yah, shortened form of Yahweh, name of God. Replaced variant formation alleluia (12c.).

Word Origin

C16: from Hebrew hallelūyāh praise the Lord, from hellēl to praise + yāh the Lord, Yahweh

H1984 הלל hâlal BDB Definition: to be praised, be made praiseworthy, be commended, be worthy of praise

H3050 יהּ yâhh BDB Definition: 1) Jah (Jehovah in the shortened form)

The Hebrew form of this word us used by the Israelites on their way to Jerusalem to worship at the temple.

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A very long time it's supposed to mean Hallowed be jah or praise Jehovah. But due to some idiots improper grammar the word hallelujah actually means Hall of Jehovah next time you shout hallelujah realize that you're shouting Kingdom Hall even though you're meaning to say praise Jehovah!

A person can know many truths by reciting daily and with care the angelic psalter of the Virgin Mary.

Chi Girl says that because she has hatred of Jehovah's Witnesses. That's it. Don't let it bother you.

since the beginning of recorded history. means: Praise Jehovah

I've been using it for about 12 years now.

Long time, it literally means, Praise Jehovah.

Since time immemorial.

FOREVER

Which means "Praise Jah oh you people." Jah being short for Jehovah. People still use it today.