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In the biblical context, "shouts" often signify expressions of joy, victory, worship, or alarm. The act of shouting is a powerful form of communication in Scripture, used to convey a range of emotions and spiritual truths.
Expressions of Joy and WorshipShouts are frequently associated with joy and worship in the Bible. In the Psalms, the faithful are often called to shout for joy as an expression of their praise and gratitude to God.
Psalm 47:1 declares, "Clap your hands, all you peoples; shout unto God with a voice of triumph." This verse highlights the communal aspect of worship, where the people of God are encouraged to express their joy vocally and collectively.
Similarly,
Psalm 100:1 exhorts, "Make a joyful noise to the LORD, all the earth." Here, the act of shouting is synonymous with making a joyful noise, emphasizing the exuberance and enthusiasm that should characterize worship.
Shouts of VictoryShouts are also emblematic of victory in the biblical narrative. One of the most notable examples is the fall of Jericho in the Book of Joshua.
Joshua 6:20 recounts, "So when the rams’ horns sounded, the people shouted, and when they heard the blast of the horn, the people gave a great shout. And the wall collapsed; each man charged straight into the city, and they captured it." The shout of the Israelites, in obedience to God's command, was instrumental in their victory over Jericho, symbolizing divine intervention and the power of faith.
Shouts of Alarm and WarningConversely, shouts can also serve as warnings or signals of alarm. In the prophetic literature, shouts often accompany messages of impending judgment or calls to repentance. For instance, in
Jeremiah 4:19 , the prophet laments, "My anguish, my anguish! I writhe in pain. Oh, the agony of my heart! My heart pounds within me; I cannot keep silent, for I have heard the sound of the trumpet; I have heard the battle cry." Here, the shout is a harbinger of coming destruction, urging the people to heed the warning and turn back to God.
Shouts in the New TestamentIn the New Testament, shouts continue to play a significant role, particularly in the context of recognizing Jesus' messianic identity. During the triumphal entry into Jerusalem, the crowds shouted, "Hosanna to the Son of David!" (
Matthew 21:9). This shout was a declaration of Jesus as the promised Messiah and King, fulfilling Old Testament prophecies.
Moreover, in
1 Thessalonians 4:16 , the return of Christ is described with a shout: "For the Lord Himself will descend from heaven with a loud command, with the voice of an archangel, and with the trumpet of God, and the dead in Christ will rise first." This eschatological shout signifies the culmination of God's redemptive plan and the ultimate victory over death.
ConclusionThroughout Scripture, shouts are a dynamic and multifaceted expression, reflecting the human response to divine action, whether in worship, victory, or warning. They serve as a reminder of the power of vocal expression in the life of faith and the communal experience of God's people.
Greek
2896. krazo -- to scream, cry out... 2896 -- an onomatopoetic term for a raven's piercing cry ("caw"); (figuratively)
cry out with an or shriek, using "inarticulate
shouts that express emotion
...Strong's Hebrew
1959. hedad -- a shout, shouting, cheer... Word Origin from an unused word Definition a shout, shouting, cheer NASB Word Usage
shout (1), shouting (3), shouting will not be
shouts (1),
shouts (1).
...7442. ranan -- to give a ringing cry
... of joy (1), cry aloud (1), joyfully sing (2), rejoice (1), sang (1), shout for joy
(16), shout of joy (1), shout joyfully (4), shouted (1),shouts (1), sing...
7440. rinnah -- a ringing cry
... a ringing cry NASB Word Usage cry (12), joy (2), joyful shout (1), joyful shouting
(9), joyful singing (1), rejoice (1), shout of joy (3),shouts of joy (3...
8643. teruah -- a shout or blast of war, alarm, or joy
... 1), blowing trumpets (1), joy (1), joyful sound (1), resounding (1), shout (10),
shout of alarm (1), shout of joy (1), shouted (1), shouting (4),shouts of joy...
8663. teshuah -- noise
... Word Origin from the same as sho Definition noise NASB Word Usage noise
(1), shoutings (1),shouts (1), storm (1), thundering (1)....
Library
Essay vi. "The Way of Ancient Ordinance, Though it Winds, is yet...
... The enthusiasm manifested in reverential gestures andshouts of triumph whenever
their friend and deliverer appeared in public, was the utterance of a deep...
A Savage Duel.
... down upon the thorn-crown. All the while their coarse jests andshouts
of derisive laughter fill the air. Surely one could never...
The First-Born
... in the vicinity of the palace. There were indoor cries andshouts for help.
"A brawl," she thought. But the noise seemed to emerge...
The Gathering Storm
... Usually, all public business was accompanied byshouts, acclamations, and intense
excitement, and not infrequently by the jests and witticisms for which the...
At the Feast of Tabernacles
... thanks unto the Lord; for He is good: for His mercy endureth forever" (Ps.106:1)
rose triumphantly, while all kinds of music, mingled withshouts of hosanna...
The Swift Decay of Love
... Joshua's soldierly ear interprets theshouts which are borne up to them as war-cries;
'He snuffeth the battle afar off, and saith Aha!' But Moses knew that...
"Pull for the Shore. "
... A man on the bankshouts to him, "Young man, young man, the rapids are not far away;
you'd better pull for the shore." "You attend to your own business; I will...
Flavian and Evagrius, Bishops of Antioch. The Events at Alexandria...
... It is said that, when this imperial edict was read in public, the Christians uttered
loudshouts of joy, because the emperor laid the odium of what had...
The victory of the God-Beloved Emperors.
... children and women, received him as their deliverer, their saviour, and their
benefactor, with shining eyes and with their whole souls, withshouts of gladness...
"Thy King Cometh"
... Theshouts went up continually, "Hosanna to the Son of David: Blessed is He
that cometh in the name of the Lord! Hosanna in the highest."....
Thesaurus
Shouts (34 Occurrences)... Multi-Version Concordance
Shouts (34 Occurrences). Mark 15:18 and went on to salute
Him with
shouts of "Long live the King of the Jews." (WEY).
...Shovel (3 Occurrences)
Hoot (1 Occurrence)
... 2. (vi) To make the peculiar cry of an owl. 3. (vt) To assail with
contemptuous cries orshouts; to follow with derisiveshouts....
Lycaonian (2 Occurrences)
... Then the crowds, seeing what Paul had done, rent the air with theirshouts in the
Lycaonian language, saying, "The gods have assumed human form and have come...
Laugh (23 Occurrences)
... (Root in KJV JPS BBE DBY WBS YLT). Job 39:7 He laugheth at the tumult of the city,
and heareth not theshouts of the driver; (Root in DBY YLT NIV)....
Laugheth (14 Occurrences)
... innocent He laugheth. (YLT). Job 39:7 He laugheth at the tumult of the city,
and heareth not theshouts of the driver; (DBY). Job 39:18...
Warrior (36 Occurrences)
... (See NAS RSV NIV). Psalms 78:65 Then the Lord awakened as one out of sleep,
like a mighty man whoshouts by reason of wine. (See NAS)....
Furious (28 Occurrences)
... (See NIV). Acts 22:23 And when they continued their furiousshouts, throwing
their clothes into the air and flinging dust about, (WEY)....
Flinging (2 Occurrences)
... (WEY). Acts 22:23 And when they continued their furiousshouts, throwing their
clothes into the air and flinging dust about, (WEY NIV)....
Throwing (29 Occurrences)
... Acts 22:23 And when they continued their furiousshouts, throwing their clothes
into the air and flinging dust about, (WEY DBY YLT NAS NIV)....
Resources
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