We sing these words almost every week. Hallelujah. Holy. Hosanna. Emmanuel. They’re printed on screens. Written into choruses. And carried through centuries of worship.

But what do they actually mean?

In this episode of Word Nerds, we dive into some of the most common worship words in Christianity—where they came from, what they originally meant, how they’re often misunderstood, and why they still matter. We talk about ancient language, biblical context, and how these words connect us not just to modern church…but to believers who’ve been worshiping God for thousands of years.

Because these aren’t magic church words. They’re real words meant to give voice to real experiences with God. And worship changes when you actually know what you’re singing.