Strong's Lexicon renanah: Joyful shout, song of joy, rejoicing Original Word: רְנָנָה Word Origin: Derived from the root רָנַן (ranan), which means "to shout for joy" or "to sing." Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: The Greek equivalent often used in the Septuagint for similar expressions of joy and praise is "ἀγαλλίασις" (agalliasis - Strong's Greek 20), which also denotes exultation and great joy. Usage: The Hebrew word "renanah" is used to describe a joyful shout or song, often in the context of worship or celebration. It conveys a sense of exuberant praise and is typically associated with expressions of joy and thanksgiving to God. The term is used to depict both individual and communal acts of worship, highlighting the emotional and spiritual response of the faithful to God's goodness and mighty works. Cultural and Historical Background: In ancient Israelite culture, music and singing were integral parts of worship and communal gatherings. Songs of joy, such as those described by "renanah," were often sung during religious festivals, temple services, and other celebratory occasions. These expressions of joy were not only acts of worship but also served to strengthen community bonds and reinforce shared beliefs and values. The use of music and joyful shouting in worship reflects the holistic nature of Hebrew worship, engaging both the heart and the body in the praise of God. NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originfrom ranan Definition a ringing cry NASB Translation joyful (1), joyful shout (1), joyful singing (1), triumphing (1). Brown-Driver-Briggs רְנָנָה noun feminine id.; — ׳ר absolute, of joy Job 3:7; Psalm 100:2 ("" שִׂמְחָה); plural שִׂפְתֵי רְנָנוֺת Psalm 63:6; exultation, singular construct רִנְנַת רְשָׁעִים Job 20:5 ("" שִׂמְחָה). Strong's Exhaustive Concordance joyful voice, singing, triumphing From ranan; a shout (for joy) -- joyful (voice), singing, triumphing. see HEBREW ranan Forms and Transliterations בִּרְנָנָֽה׃ ברננה׃ רְ֝נָנ֗וֹת רְנָנָ֣ה רִנְנַ֣ת רננה רננות רננת bir·nā·nāh birnaNah birnānāh rə·nā·nāh rə·nā·nō·wṯ renaNah rənānāh renaNot rənānōwṯ rin·naṯ rinNat rinnaṯLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman's Concordance Job 3:7 HEB: אַל־ תָּבֹ֖א רְנָנָ֣ה בֽוֹ׃ NAS: Let no joyful shout enter KJV: be solitary, let no joyful voice come INT: no enter joyful Job 20:5 Psalm 63:5 Psalm 100:2 4 Occurrences |
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