The Egyptian Hallel (Psalms 113-118) is a group of six Psalms sung especially at Passover to remember “when Israel went out from Egypt, the house of Jacob from a people of strange language” (Psalm 114:1). They celebrate God’s liberating acts for Israel, fostering trust in Israel’s ever-active God who displayed His mighty power in Israel’s exodus.
Because of their connection to Passover, it is widely believed Jesus had this collection of Psalms on his mind and lips as he awaited his arrest and execution (Matthew 26:30).
Text adapted from 150 Questions about the Psalter by Bradley Johnston.
Listen to the Egyptian Hallel
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O Praise the Lord (Psalm 113B) The Book of Psalms for Worship | Hallel |
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When from Egypt Isr'el Parted (Psalm 114B) The Book of Psalms for Worship | Hallel |
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Not Unto Us, Lord (Psalm 115A) The Book of Psalms for Worship | Hallel |
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O Israel, Trust in the Lord (Psalm 115B) The Book of Psalms for Worship | Hallel |
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I Love the Lord (Psalm 116C) The Book of Psalms for Worship | Hallel |
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My Crying Eyes (Psalm 116D) The Book of Psalms for Worship | Hallel |
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Praise the Lord (Psalm 117B) The Book of Psalms for Worship | Faithfulness |
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Because He's Good (Psalm 118B) The Book of Psalms for Worship | Hallel |
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All Earth's Nations Joined Together (Psalm 118C) The Book of Psalms for Worship | Hallel |
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Loud Shouts of Joy (Psalm 118D) The Book of Psalms for Worship | Hallel |
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Now Open Wide the Gates (Psalm 118E) The Book of Psalms for Worship | Messiah |
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