Exclamations in the Bible serve as powerful expressions of emotion, ranging from joy and praise to lament and despair. These outbursts often reveal the depth of human experience and the intensity of one's relationship with God. They are found throughout both the Old and New Testaments, providing insight into the spiritual and emotional lives of biblical figures.

Old Testament Exclamations

In the Old Testament, exclamations often appear in the context of worship, prophecy, and personal lament. The Psalms, in particular, are rich with exclamatory language. For instance, Psalm 150:6 declares, "Let everything that has breath praise the LORD! Hallelujah!" . This exclamation of praise encapsulates the psalmist's call for all creation to worship God.

Prophets also use exclamations to convey the urgency and gravity of their messages. In Isaiah 6:5, upon seeing the vision of the Lord, Isaiah exclaims, "Woe to me! I am ruined! For I am a man of unclean lips, and I dwell among a people of unclean lips; for my eyes have seen the King, the LORD of Hosts" . This exclamation underscores Isaiah's awareness of his own sinfulness in the presence of divine holiness.

Exclamations of lament are prevalent in the writings of Jeremiah and Lamentations. Jeremiah 4:19 expresses deep anguish: "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, the alarm of war" . Such exclamations reveal the prophet's profound sorrow over the impending judgment on Judah.

New Testament Exclamations

In the New Testament, exclamations often highlight the revelation of Jesus Christ and the response of those who encounter Him. The Gospel of Luke records the angelic announcement to the shepherds: "Glory to God in the highest, and on earth peace to men on whom His favor rests!" (Luke 2:14). This exclamation of praise marks the birth of the Savior and the fulfillment of God's promises.

The Apostle Paul frequently uses exclamations in his epistles to express theological truths and personal devotion. In Romans 11:33, he writes, "Oh, the depth of the riches of the wisdom and knowledge of God! How unsearchable His judgments, and untraceable His ways!" . This exclamation reflects Paul's awe at the mystery of God's plan of salvation.

Exclamations also appear in the context of worship and doxology. In Revelation 5:12, the heavenly hosts exclaim, "Worthy is the Lamb who was slain, to receive power and riches and wisdom and strength and honor and glory and blessing!" . This exclamation of worship acknowledges the worthiness of Christ, the Lamb of God, who has redeemed humanity.

Significance of Exclamations

Exclamations in the Bible are not mere literary devices; they are expressions of the heart's deepest emotions and convictions. They capture moments of divine encounter, human frailty, and the transformative power of God's presence. Whether in praise, lament, or proclamation, these exclamations invite readers to engage with the text on a personal and spiritual level, echoing the timeless truths of Scripture.

Treats of the Same Subject: Explains, by Some Delicately Drawn ...
... These produce such over-mastering feelings that the person experiencing them cannot
refrain from amorous exclamations, such as: O Life of my life, and Power ...
/.../teresa/the interior castle or the mansions/chapter ii treats of the.htm

A Soul Gazing on God
... The word 'is' is a supplement, and most probably it ought to be omitted, and the
verse treated as being, not a statement, but a series of exclamations. ...
/.../maclaren/expositions of holy scripture h/a soul gazing on god.htm

Of Querulousness.
... them, Psa.39.3. and the tongue (that combustible part) quickly takes fire
and breaks out into extravagant exclamations. It is indeed ...
/.../allestree/the government of the tongue/section x of querulousness.htm

The Epistles of Paul
... He abounds in skilful arguments, bold antitheses, impetuous assaults, abrupt
transitions, sudden turns, zigzag flashes, startling questions and exclamations. ...
/.../schaff/history of the christian church volume i/section 88 the epistles of.htm

The Close of the Theban Empire --(Continued)
... prescribed formulas of always the same import, custom soon enabling each individual
to compose for himself a repertory of monotonous exclamations of condolence ...
/.../chapter ithe close of the.htm

A Downward Step.
... off her ear. Amid the exclamations of horror that followed, the young man
said: 'You think what I have done is cruel. Let me tell ...
/.../byrum/the value of a praying mother/chapter vii a downward step.htm

Jesus the Bread of Life.
... And then, as He proceeded to distribute the ever-multiplying food, the first
awe-struck silence of the multitude gave way to exclamations of surprise and to ...
/.../the expositors bible the gospel of st john vol i/xiv jesus the bread of.htm

"He Has Trusted Me," Said the Cardinal, -- "I have Found Him...
... She listened deferentially, but could not refrain from occasional exclamations
of surprise, mingled with suggestions of warning. ...
//christianbookshelf.org/corelli/the master-christian/v he has trusted me.htm

Religious and Social State.
... Bissell also quotes with approval the exaggerated comparison of Eichhorn, who deems
the three "like dervishes gifted in penitential exclamations, which they ...
/.../daubney/the three additions to daniel a study/religious and social state.htm

The Treasure Cave
... The narrative was frequently broken by low exclamations from Rachel, and
at its end the girl turned to Kenkenes with a sob of anger. ...
//christianbookshelf.org/miller/the yoke/chapter xx the treasure cave.htm

Exclamations (1 Occurrence)
... Multi-Version Concordance Exclamations (1 Occurrence). James 5:4 lo, the
reward of the workmen, of those who in-gathered your fields ...
/e/exclamations.htm - 6k

Exclude (4 Occurrences)

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Outcry (56 Occurrences)
... the reward of the workmen, of those who in-gathered your fields, which hath been
fraudulently kept back by you -- doth cry out, and the exclamations of those ...
/o/outcry.htm - 22k

In-gathered (1 Occurrence)
... the reward of the workmen, of those who in-gathered your fields, which hath been
fraudulently kept back by you -- doth cry out, and the exclamations of those ...
/i/in-gathered.htm - 6k

Fraudulently (2 Occurrences)
... the reward of the workmen, of those who in-gathered your fields, which hath been
fraudulently kept back by you -- doth cry out, and the exclamations of those ...
/f/fraudulently.htm - 7k

Exclamation (2 Occurrences)

/e/exclamation.htm - 7k

Workmen (52 Occurrences)
... the reward of the workmen, of those who in-gathered your fields, which hath been
fraudulently kept back by you -- doth cry out, and the exclamations of those ...
/w/workmen.htm - 23k

Reached (152 Occurrences)
... the reward of the workmen, of those who in-gathered your fields, which hath been
fraudulently kept back by you -- doth cry out, and the exclamations of those ...
/r/reached.htm - 35k

Hosts (326 Occurrences)
... the reward of the workmen, of those who in-gathered your fields, which hath been
fraudulently kept back by you -- doth cry out, and the exclamations of those ...
/h/hosts.htm - 38k

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