[Trailerpark Badass]

Both are expressions of worship.

LOL, no.

Hail, used as an interjection, comes from the Old Norse heill, meaning health. It is a salutation, one that has come to have a sense of acclamation to it (eg. hail to the chief).

You didn't ask him if he worships the President.

[aposiopetic]

Hail Trailerpark Badass, and thanks for the help with the etymology.

[Grizzled Bear]

Hail, used as an interjection, comes from the Old Norse heill, meaning health. It is a salutation, one that has come to have a sense of acclamation to it (eg. hail to the chief).

To be honest, I've been screening several translations. Other than the King James, the passage from Luke is translated "greetings."

So, when a Catholic prays, "Hail Mary" they're actually saying "Hi, Mary."

Additionally, Christians were put to death for failing to say, "Hi Ceaser!"

I guess I can accept that, but would someone please explain how the Angel Gabriel began speaking Old Norse!