Lexical Summary renanah: Joyful shout, song of joy, rejoicing Original Word: רְנָנָה Strong's Exhaustive Concordance joyful voice, singing, triumphing From ranan; a shout (for joy) -- joyful (voice), singing, triumphing. see HEBREW ranan 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). Topical Lexicon Range of Meaning and Contextual Nuance The term is always linked to audible exultation— a ringing cry, jubilant shout, or lyrical praise. Yet its moral coloring is supplied by context. In hymnic settings it marks covenant delight in the living God; in Job it is the fleeting noise of earthly merriment, purposely banished by Job and exposed by Zophar as short-lived. Occurrences in Wisdom Literature (Job 3:7; Job 20:5) 1. Job 3:7: Job’s curse upon the night of his birth— “May that night be barren; may no joyful shout come into it”—emphasizes utter desolation. The absence of רְנָנָה would signal that creation itself refuses to celebrate Job’s existence, intensifying his lament. Occurrences in Psalms of Praise (Psalm 63:5; Psalm 100:2) 1. Psalm 63:5: David sings, “With joyful lips my mouth will praise You.” Here רְנָנָה is the natural overflow of a soul “satisfied as with the richest of foods.” Deep spiritual satiation produces vocal ecstasy; worship is not coerced but springs from tasted goodness. Theological Significance 1. Joy as a covenant marker: In the Psalter רְנָנָה is evidence that the LORD’s steadfast love has reached the worshiper (Psalm 63:3–5). Historical and Liturgical Use Temple choirs likely employed the term to describe antiphonal shouts accompanying sacrifices (cf. 2 Chronicles 20:21-22). Later synagogue practice preserved the association by labeling certain psalms “Shout Psalms,” encouraging the congregation to vocalize collective delight. Ministry Applications • Corporate Worship: Psalm 100:2 authorizes exuberant congregational singing; leaders ought to cultivate environments where redeemed hearts can voice רְנָנָה unreservedly. Christological and Eschatological Reflections The New Testament fulfillment of temple praise finds its climax in Jesus Christ, whose advent provoked angelic רְנָנָה (Luke 2:13-14). Hebrews 2:12 applies Psalmic praise to the Messiah: “I will declare Your name to My brothers; in the assembly I will sing Your praises.” Final consummation is pictured as an unending רְנָנָה (Revelation 19:6-7), validating the Old Testament anticipation that true joy is eternal and God-centered. Summary רְנָנָה weaves through Scripture as a sonic emblem of joy. When severed from God it is brief; when rooted in Him it is full, congregational, and everlasting. 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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