Topical Encyclopedia In the Bible, the concept of noise is often associated with both literal and metaphorical meanings, encompassing a range of sounds from the clamor of battle to the joyful noise of worship. The term "noise" appears in various contexts, each carrying significant theological and spiritual implications.1. Noise as a Symbol of Chaos and Judgment: In several instances, noise is depicted as a symbol of chaos, destruction, or divine judgment. For example, in the context of battle, noise often signifies the tumult and confusion of war. In Jeremiah 4:19, the prophet laments, "My anguish, my anguish! I writhe in pain. Oh, the walls of my heart! My heart is pounding within me; I cannot keep silent, for I have heard the sound of the trumpet, the alarm of war." Here, the noise of war serves as a harbinger of impending judgment and calamity. Similarly, in prophetic literature, noise is frequently associated with the day of the Lord, a time of divine retribution. Isaiah 13:4 describes, "Listen, a tumult on the mountains, like that of a great multitude! Listen, an uproar among the kingdoms, like nations gathered together! The LORD of Hosts is mustering an army for war." The noise here underscores the overwhelming power and authority of God as He executes judgment. 2. Noise in Worship and Praise: Conversely, noise is also portrayed positively as an expression of worship and praise. The Psalms, in particular, emphasize making a joyful noise unto the Lord. Psalm 100:1-2 exhorts, "Make a joyful noise to the LORD, all the earth. Serve the LORD with gladness; come into His presence with joyful songs." In this context, noise is an outpouring of heartfelt worship, a communal expression of joy and reverence for God. The use of musical instruments in worship further illustrates this positive aspect of noise. Psalm 150:5-6 encourages, "Praise Him with clashing cymbals; praise Him with resounding cymbals. Let everything that has breath praise the LORD. Hallelujah!" Here, the noise of instruments is integral to the worship experience, symbolizing the exuberant and unrestrained praise due to God. 3. Noise as a Metaphor for Human Activity: In some passages, noise serves as a metaphor for human activity and the distractions of life. Ecclesiastes 7:6 states, "For like the crackling of thorns under the pot, so is the laughter of the fool. This too is futile." The noise of crackling thorns represents the fleeting and ultimately meaningless pursuits of those who live without regard for divine wisdom. Furthermore, the New Testament warns against the noise of empty words and false teachings. In 1 Corinthians 13:1, the Apostle Paul writes, "If I speak in the tongues of men and of angels, but have not love, I am only a ringing gong or a clanging cymbal." Here, noise symbolizes the emptiness of actions and words that lack the foundational element of love. 4. Divine Intervention and the Silencing of Noise: The Bible also speaks of God's ability to silence noise, bringing peace and order. In Mark 4:39, Jesus demonstrates His authority over creation: "Then He got up and rebuked the wind and the sea. 'Silence!' He commanded. 'Be still!' And the wind died down, and it was perfectly calm." This act of silencing the storm illustrates God's power to bring tranquility amidst chaos. In prophetic visions, the cessation of noise often signifies the establishment of God's kingdom and the restoration of peace. Zechariah 2:13 declares, "Be silent, all flesh, before the LORD, for He has roused Himself from His holy dwelling." The call for silence reflects the awe and reverence due to God as He intervenes in human history. In summary, the concept of noise in the Bible encompasses a wide range of meanings, from the chaos of judgment to the joyful expressions of worship, and serves as a powerful metaphor for both human activity and divine intervention. Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary 1. (n.) Sound of any kind.2. (n.) Especially, loud, confused, or senseless sound; clamor; din. 3. (n.) Loud or continuous talk; general talk or discussion; rumor; report. 4. (n.) Music, in general; a concert; also, a company of musicians; a band. 5. (v. i.) To sound; to make a noise. 6. (v. t.) To spread by rumor or report. 7. (v. t.) To disturb with noise. International Standard Bible Encyclopedia NOISEnoiz (qol, hamon, sha'on; phone): "Noise" is most frequently the translation of qol, "voice," "sound," in the King James Version (Exodus 20:18, "the noise of the trumpet," the Revised Version (British and American) "voice"; Exodus 32:17 twice, 18; Judges 5:11, "(they that are delivered) from the noise of the archers," the Revised Version (British and American) "far from the noise," etc., margin "because of the voice of"; 1 Samuel 4:6, etc.); hamon, "noise," "sound" (1 Samuel 14:19); roghez, "anger," "rage" (Job 37:2); rea`, "outcry" (Job 36:33); sha'on, "desolation," "noise" (Isaiah 24:8; Isaiah 25:5); teshu'oth "cry," "crying" (Job 36:29); patsah, "to break forth" (Psalm 98:4); shamea, "to hear," etc. (Joshua 6:10 1 Chronicles 15:28); phone, "sound," "voice," is translated "noise" (Revelation 6:1, "I heard as it were the noise of thunder," the Revised Version (British and American) "saying as with a voice of thunder"); rhoizedon, "with a hissing or rushing sound" (2 Peter 3:10, "with a great noise"); ginetai phone (Acts 2:6, the King James Version "when this was noised abroad," margin "when this voice was made," the Revised Version (British and American) "when this sound was heard"); akouo, "to hear"; dialaleo, "to talk or speak" throughout, are also translated "noised" (Mark 2:1 Luke 1:65). So the Revised Version (British and American) (compare Judith 10:18, "noised among the tents"). Otherwise in the Revised Version (British and American) Apocrypha, throos "confused noise" (The Wisdom of Solomon 1:10); boe, "outcry" (Judith 14:19); echos,"sound" (The Wisdom of Solomon 17:18; compare Sirach 40:13); Latin vox, "voice" (2 Esdras 5:7). Greek 2279. echos -- a noise, sound ... a noise, sound. Part of Speech: Noun, Masculine Transliteration: echos Phonetic Spelling: (ay'-khos) Short Definition: a sound, rumor Definition: (a) a sound ... //strongsnumbers.com/greek2/2279.htm - 6k 2278. echeo -- to make a loud noise, to sound 5456. phone -- a voice, sound 4500. rhoizedon -- with a rushing sound 2997. lasko -- to crack noisily 2351. thorubos -- an uproar 1255. dialaleo -- to discuss 2350. thorubeo -- to disturb 2360. throeo -- to be troubled Strong's Hebrew 8663. teshuah -- noise... 8662, 8663. teshuah. 8664 . noise. Transliteration: teshuah Phonetic Spelling: (tesh-oo-aw') Short Definition: noise. Word Origin ... /hebrew/8663.htm - 6k 2000. hamam -- to make a noise, move noisily, confuse, discomfit 7452. rea -- perhaps shouting, roar 1995. hamon -- a sound, murmur, roar, crowd, abundance 7588. shaon -- a roar (of waters, etc.), din, crash, uproar 6963. qol -- sound, voice 6476. patsach -- to cause to break or burst forth, break forth ... 1998. hemyah -- a sound, music 1949. hum -- to murmur, roar, defeat in battle 8643. teruah -- a shout or blast of war, alarm, or joy Library I Will not by the Noise of Bloody Wars and the Dethroning of Kings ... Make a Joyful Noise unto God Since to Cleave to God by Retiring from the Noise and Turmoil of ... What the Truth Saith Inwardly Without Noise of Words The Crucifixion. Psalm XCV. Faithlessness and Defeat The Swift Decay of Love 1870-1871. Workers' Meetings at Home of Industry --Training Home ... I must not Go on Describing what Cannot be Described... Thesaurus Noise (126 Occurrences)... 4. (n.) Music, in general; a concert; also, a company of musicians; a band. 5. (vi) To sound; to make a noise. ... 7. (vt) To disturb with noise. Int. ... /n/noise.htm - 41k Rumbling (7 Occurrences) Uproar (33 Occurrences) Tumult (56 Occurrences) Tumultuous (10 Occurrences) Clamor (7 Occurrences) Commotion (15 Occurrences) Sound (1245 Occurrences) Shouts (34 Occurrences) Earthquake (17 Occurrences) Resources What does it mean to make a joyful noise unto the Lord? | GotQuestions.orgWhat is the kalam cosmological argument for the existence of God? | GotQuestions.org What does the Bible say about chanting? Should a Christian chant? | GotQuestions.org Noise: Dictionary and Thesaurus | Clyx.com Bible Concordance • Bible Dictionary • Bible Encyclopedia • Topical Bible • Bible Thesuarus Concordance Noise (126 Occurrences)Matthew 6:2 Matthew 9:23 Mark 5:39 Luke 21:25 Acts 2:2 Acts 2:6 Acts 19:29 Acts 20:1 Acts 21:34 Acts 24:18 Ephesians 4:31 2 Peter 3:10 Revelation 6:1 Revelation 9:9 Revelation 18:22 Exodus 20:18 Exodus 32:17 Exodus 32:18 Joshua 6:10 Judges 5:11 Judges 5:28 1 Samuel 4:6 1 Samuel 4:14 1 Samuel 14:19 1 Samuel 14:20 1 Samuel 15:14 1 Kings 1:40 1 Kings 1:41 1 Kings 1:45 1 Kings 18:41 2 Kings 7:6 2 Kings 11:13 2 Kings 19:28 1 Chronicles 15:28 2 Chronicles 23:12 Ezra 3:13 Job 4:10 Job 30:31 Job 36:29 Job 36:33 Job 37:2 Job 38:41 Job 39:7 Job 39:25 Psalms 33:3 Psalms 42:7 Psalms 47:1 Psalms 55:2 Psalms 55:3 Psalms 55:17 Psalms 59:6 Psalms 59:14 Psalms 65:7 Psalms 66:1 Psalms 74:23 Psalms 77:3 Psalms 77:17 Psalms 81:1 Psalms 93:4 Psalms 95:1 Psalms 95:2 Psalms 98:4 Psalms 98:6 Psalms 100:1 Proverbs 7:11 Proverbs 9:13 Proverbs 27:1 Ecclesiastes 7:6 Ecclesiastes 12:4 Isaiah 5:14 Isaiah 5:29 Isaiah 9:5 Isaiah 10:33 Isaiah 13:4 Isaiah 14:11 Isaiah 16:10 Isaiah 17:12 Isaiah 22:2 Isaiah 22:5 Isaiah 24:8 Isaiah 24:18 Isaiah 25:5 Isaiah 29:6 Isaiah 31:4 Isaiah 32:14 Isaiah 33:3 Isaiah 37:29 Isaiah 59:11 Isaiah 66:6 Jeremiah 3:23 Jeremiah 4:19 Jeremiah 4:29 Jeremiah 10:22 Jeremiah 11:16 Jeremiah 25:10 Jeremiah 25:31 Jeremiah 46:17 Jeremiah 47:3 Jeremiah 49:21 Jeremiah 50:11 Subtopics Related Terms |