In the context of the Bible, the term "hissed" is often used to describe a sound or action that signifies derision, scorn, or a call to attention. The act of hissing is typically associated with a negative connotation, reflecting disapproval or mockery. This term appears in various passages throughout the Scriptures, illustrating different aspects of divine judgment or human reaction.

Biblical References:

1. Isaiah 5:26 : "He lifts a banner for the distant nations; He whistles for those at the ends of the earth. Behold—how speedily and swiftly they come!" In this passage, the term "whistles" is sometimes translated as "hisses" in other versions. It depicts God summoning foreign nations as instruments of judgment against Israel. The imagery of hissing or whistling conveys the ease and authority with which God can call upon these nations to fulfill His purposes.

2. Jeremiah 19:8 : "I will make this city a desolation and an object of scorn. All who pass by will be appalled and will scoff at all her wounds." The concept of hissing is implied here as a reaction of scorn and derision from those who witness the desolation of Jerusalem. The city's downfall serves as a warning and a spectacle to others, highlighting the consequences of disobedience to God.

3. Lamentations 2:15 : "All who pass by clap their hands at you; they scoff and shake their heads at the Daughter of Jerusalem: 'Is this the city that was called the perfection of beauty, the joy of the whole earth?'" The act of scoffing and shaking heads can be associated with hissing, as it represents a public display of contempt and disbelief at the city's ruin.

4. Micah 6:16 : "You have observed the statutes of Omri and all the practices of Ahab’s house; you have followed their counsels. Therefore, I will make you a desolation and your inhabitants an object of scorn; you will bear the reproach of My people." Here, the impending judgment results in the people becoming an object of scorn, akin to being hissed at by others. This reflects the shame and dishonor brought upon them due to their sinful practices.

Theological Significance:

The use of "hissed" in the Bible often underscores the theme of divine judgment and the consequences of turning away from God's commandments. It serves as a vivid reminder of the shame and disgrace that accompany disobedience and rebellion against God. The imagery of hissing, whether as a call to action or a reaction of scorn, emphasizes the seriousness of God's warnings and the reality of His justice.

In a broader theological context, these passages highlight the sovereignty of God over nations and individuals. His ability to summon and direct events according to His will is a testament to His ultimate authority. The reactions of hissing and derision from others serve as a cautionary tale, urging believers to remain faithful and obedient to God's word to avoid similar judgment and reproach.(imp. & p. p.) of Hiss.

God's People in the Furnace
... You will find the man who is laughed at, hissed at, hooted as a fool, a simple ton,
an idiot, building a ship upon dry land, standing in the furnace of slander ...
/.../spurgeon/spurgeons sermons volume 1 1855/gods people in the furnace.htm

On the Councils, Or, the Faith of the Easterns.
... our religious brethren, the bishops of the East, and how the Evil One profiting
by the discords of the times had with envenomed lips and tongue hissed out his ...
/.../the life and writings of st hilary of poitiers/on the councils or the.htm

In Travel-Worn Garb Vergilius Went Early to See the King. ...
... Herod was having a bad day. "Traitors!" he hissed. In a voice like the menacing
growl of a savage beast he added: "May their eyes rot in their heads! Go! ...
//christianbookshelf.org/bacheller/vergilius/chapter 13 in travel-worn garb.htm

It was a Clear Morning and the Tenth Day Before the Kalends of ...
... The cohort began to jeer at him; Vergilius commanded silence. "You lapdog!" Antipater
hissed, turning upon the Roman. "Am I met with treason?". ...
//christianbookshelf.org/bacheller/vergilius/chapter 22 it was a.htm

Vanished Hopes
... Every combatant shouted; the great stones screamed; the boiling pitch hissed and
roared, and the thunder of the conflict shook the Temple to its very ...
/.../miller/the city of delight/chapter xxii vanished hopes.htm

The Heir to the Throne
... spaces of darkening sky. A single torch of aromatics flared and hissed
beside the throne dais. Tremendous wainscoting covered the ...
//christianbookshelf.org/miller/the yoke/chapter v the heir to.htm

Further Diplomacy
... She began to speak in a whisper that hissed as though she breathed through her words.
Masanath felt her flesh crawl and her soft hair take on life. ...
//christianbookshelf.org/miller/the yoke/chapter xxvi further diplomacy.htm

Divine Sovereignty
... do as he wills with his own, to dispose of his creatures as he thinks well, without
consulting them in the matter, then it is that we are hissed and execrated ...
/.../spurgeon/spurgeons sermons volume 2 1856/divine sovereignty.htm

The Forged Sermon
... how hate and rage and wounded pride changed her face from red to pale and pale to
red, and how her bosom heaved and her breath quivered and hissed as she ...
/.../chapter xlviii the forged sermon.htm

"Take My Yoke Upon You, and Learn of Me," &C.
... It is of a bad report every where, and indeed as it is taken commonly, there is
good reason for it, that it should be hissed out of all societies, if ...
/.../binning/the works of the rev hugh binning/sermon vii take my yoke.htm

Hissed (6 Occurrences)
... Noah Webster's Dictionary (imp. & pp) of Hiss. Multi-Version Concordance
Hissed (6 Occurrences). 1 Kings 9:8 as to this house, 'that ...
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Hiss (13 Occurrences)
... disapproval. 2. (vi) To make a similar noise by any means; to pass with
a sibilant sound; as, the arrow hissed as it flew. 3. (vt ...
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Hisses (5 Occurrences)

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Clapped (4 Occurrences)
... Lamentations 2:15 Clapped hands at thee have all passing by the way, They have hissed --
and they shake the head At the daughter of Jerusalem: 'Is this the ...
/c/clapped.htm - 7k

Haste (106 Occurrences)
... Isaiah 5:26 And He lifted up an ensign to nations afar off, And hissed to it from
the end of the earth, And lo, with haste, swift it cometh. (YLT). ...
/h/haste.htm - 41k

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