The term "jubilant" refers to a state of great joy, triumph, or exultation. In the context of the Bible, jubilance is often associated with expressions of praise and thanksgiving to God. This joy is not merely an emotional response but is deeply rooted in the recognition of God's goodness, faithfulness, and mighty works.

Biblical Instances of Jubilance

1. Worship and Praise: The Psalms frequently capture the essence of jubilant worship. Psalm 100:1-2 exhorts believers to "Shout for joy to the LORD, all the earth. Serve the LORD with gladness; come into His presence with joyful songs." This passage highlights the call for all creation to express joy in the presence of God, emphasizing that worship is a joyful act.

2. Celebration of Deliverance: The Israelites often expressed jubilance in response to God's deliverance. After crossing the Red Sea, Moses and the Israelites sang a song of triumph, celebrating their deliverance from Egyptian bondage (Exodus 15). This song is a powerful expression of jubilant praise, acknowledging God's power and salvation.

3. Festivals and Feasts: The biblical feasts, such as the Feast of Tabernacles, were times of great joy and celebration. Leviticus 23:40 instructs the Israelites, "On the first day you are to take the branches of majestic trees—palm branches and boughs of leafy trees and willows of the brook—and rejoice before the LORD your God for seven days." These festivals were designed to be times of communal rejoicing, reflecting on God's provision and blessings.

4. Return from Exile: The return of the Israelites from Babylonian exile was marked by jubilant celebration. Ezra 3:11 describes the scene: "And they sang responsively with praise and thanksgiving to the LORD: 'For He is good; His loving devotion to Israel endures forever.' And all the people gave a great shout of praise to the LORD because the foundation of the house of the LORD had been laid." This moment of joy was a testament to God's faithfulness in restoring His people.

5. New Testament Joy: The New Testament continues the theme of jubilance, particularly in the context of the Gospel. The birth of Jesus was announced with great joy, as seen in Luke 2:10 : "But the angel said to them, 'Do not be afraid! For behold, I bring you good news of great joy that will be for all the people.'" The life, death, and resurrection of Jesus Christ are central to the Christian experience of joy, as believers are called to rejoice in the salvation He provides.

Theological Significance

Jubilance in the Bible is more than an emotional response; it is a spiritual discipline and an act of faith. It reflects a heart that recognizes God's sovereignty and goodness, regardless of circumstances. The Apostle Paul, writing from prison, exhorts believers to "Rejoice in the Lord always. I will say it again: Rejoice!" (Philippians 4:4). This command underscores the idea that joy is a choice rooted in the assurance of God's presence and promises.

Practical Application

For believers today, being jubilant involves cultivating a heart of gratitude and praise. It means choosing to focus on God's character and works, even amidst trials. Worship services, personal devotions, and communal gatherings are opportunities to express this joy. By doing so, Christians bear witness to the transformative power of the Gospel and the hope found in Christ.(a.) Uttering songs of triumph; shouting with joy; triumphant; exulting.5938. alez -- exultant, jubilant
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5947. alliz -- exultant, jubilant
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5937. alaz -- to exult
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7321. rua -- to raise a shout, give a blast
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Psalm C.
... And yet the whole earth hath heard this voice. All the earth is already jubilant
in the Lord; and what is not as yet jubilant, will be so. ...
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On all the Saints.
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Jesus Drives Out the Money-Changers.
... At last, in the midst of the jubilant throng, Jesus appeared, clad in a
long garment of gray, over which was cast a flowing robe. ...
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Songs of Deliverance
... enemies, and saved by a greater salvation. Let our gratitude be deeper;
let our song be more jubilant. Glory be unto God, we can ...
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The New Song
... Nay, an old song could not have spoken out the feelings of that generation, much
less could it have served to utter a voice, the jubilant notes of which ...
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Kingo's Church Hymns
... Thanks that Thou didst meet our foe. And his kingdom overthrow. Jubilant my spirit
raises. New Thy never ending praises. Sin and death and every arrow. ...
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Hymns of Hope and Consolation.
... compare. They stand, those halls of Zion, All jubilant with song,[47]
And bright with many an angel; And all the martyr throng. ...
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Relation of the Pharisees to the Sadducees and Essenes, and to the ...
... They had to submit, and besides to join in the kind of half-holiday which the jubilant
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The Final Controversies in Jerusalem
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Climbing the Mountain
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Jubilant (13 Occurrences)
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Joy (422 Occurrences)
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Jubilation (1 Occurrence)

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Jubal (1 Occurrence)

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