Lyrics
Chorus (x2)
Hallelujah nkateko
Yesu uni matimba
Hiyena muhluri
Valala vanga pfuka
Yeso utava hlula
Hiyena muhluri
Verse 1
Hihlula himatimba
Hallelujah nkateko
Yeso wa hihlulela
Hihlula himatimba
Hiyo hosi yahina
Hanwiถวายสัตย์hembha muhluri
Yena anga hluriwi
Hi yena muhluri
Verse 2
Namuntlha hi tsakile
Swi dyoho swi herile
Hi yena muhluri
Hihlula himatimba
Hallelujah nkateko
Yeso wa hihlulela
Hihlula himatimba
Hiyo hosi yahina
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Meaning & Inspiration
Hallelujah Nkateko is a song of celebration centered on the strength and victory found in Jesus. The recurring declarations identify him as the conqueror and express confidence that opposition will not overcome his rule. Rather than dwelling on the enemies mentioned in the lyric, the song repeatedly returns to praise, joy, and the assurance that Jesus fights on behalf of his people.
The later lines connect that victory with freedom from sin and present rejoicing as the fitting response. First Corinthians 15:57 provides a close biblical parallel because it gives thanks to God for victory through Jesus Christ. Romans 8:37 similarly describes believers as more than conquerors through divine love. These references support the lyric without requiring claims beyond its words. Its repeated hallelujah and communal language give the song a natural place in African gospel praise, especially in settings that emphasize gratitude, courage, and confidence in Christ.
Related Scripture
- 1 Corinthians 15:57 Paul gives thanks to God for victory through Jesus Christ.
- Romans 8:37 The verse describes believers as more than conquerors through divine love.