Definition and Context:
The term "rave" does not appear explicitly in the Bible; however, the concept of ecstatic or frenzied behavior can be explored through various biblical narratives and principles. In contemporary terms, a "rave" is often associated with large dance parties featuring electronic music and light shows, sometimes accompanied by the use of illicit substances. From a biblical perspective, the focus would be on the behavior and spiritual implications rather than the modern cultural phenomenon.

Biblical Principles and References:
While the Bible does not address modern raves directly, it provides guidance on behavior, self-control, and the influence of worldly practices. The Apostle Paul, in his letters, frequently admonishes believers to live in a manner worthy of their calling, avoiding behaviors that lead to moral and spiritual compromise.

1. Self-Control and Sobriety:
The Bible emphasizes the importance of self-control and sobriety. In 1 Thessalonians 5:6-8 , Paul writes, "So then, let us not sleep as the others do, but let us remain awake and sober. For those who sleep, sleep at night; and those who get drunk, get drunk at night. But since we belong to the day, let us be sober, putting on the breastplate of faith and love, and the helmet of our hope of salvation."

2. Avoiding Worldly Excess:
Believers are called to avoid the excesses of the world, which can lead to spiritual downfall. In Ephesians 5:18 , Paul advises, "Do not get drunk on wine, which leads to reckless indiscretion. Instead, be filled with the Spirit."

3. Worship and Joy in the Lord:
The Bible encourages expressions of joy and worship that are centered on God. In Psalm 150:4 , the psalmist exhorts, "Praise Him with tambourine and dancing; praise Him with the strings and flute." This indicates that music and dance, when directed towards God, can be a form of worship.

4. Discernment and Influence:
Christians are urged to exercise discernment in their associations and activities. In 1 Corinthians 15:33 , Paul warns, "Do not be deceived: 'Bad company corrupts good character.'" This principle can be applied to environments where negative influences are prevalent.

Historical and Cultural Considerations:
In biblical times, various cultures engaged in ecstatic rituals and celebrations, some of which were condemned by the prophets and apostles for their idolatrous and immoral nature. The Israelites were often warned against adopting the practices of surrounding nations, which included revelry and pagan worship (Exodus 32:6).

Application for Believers:
Christians are encouraged to evaluate their participation in social activities, including modern raves, through the lens of Scripture. The focus should be on maintaining a lifestyle that honors God, promotes spiritual growth, and reflects the light of Christ in a world often characterized by darkness and excess.1. (v.) imp. of Rive.

2. (n.) One of the upper side pieces of the frame of a wagon body or a sleigh.

3. (v. i.) To wander in mind or intellect; to be delirious; to talk or act irrationally; to be wild, furious, or raging, as a madman.

4. (v. i.) To rush wildly or furiously.

5. (v. i.) To talk with unreasonable enthusiasm or excessive passion or excitement; -- followed by about, of, or on; as, he raved about her beauty.

6. (v. t.) To utter in madness or frenzy; to say wildly; as, to rave nonsense.

3105. mainomai -- to rage, be mad
... 3105 (the root of the English terms, "maniac" and "mania") -- to rave, full of inner
rage (fury); to act as though out of one's senses -- getting (angry) it ...
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3132. manteuomai -- to divine
... From a derivative of mainomai (meaning a prophet, as supposed to rave through
inspiration); to divine, ie Utter spells (under pretense of foretelling -- by ...
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1693. emmainomai -- to rage against
... be mad against. From en and mainomai; to rave on, ie Rage at -- be mad against.
see GREEK en. see GREEK mainomai. (emmainomenos) -- 1 Occurrence. 1692, 1693. ...
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1957. hazah -- to dream, rave
... to dream, rave. Transliteration: hazah Phonetic Spelling: (haw-zaw') Short Definition:
dreamers. ... root Definition to dream, rave NASB Word Usage dreamers (1). ...
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7696. shaga -- to be mad
... play the mad man. A primitive root; to rave through insanity -- (be, play the)
mad (man). 7695, 7696. shaga. 7697 . Strong's Numbers.
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1984. halal -- to shine
... Of sound, but usually of color); to shine; hence, to make a show, to boast; and
thus to be (clamorously) foolish; to rave; causatively, to celebrate; also to ...
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7299. rev -- appearance
... 7298b, 7299. rev. 7300 . appearance. Transliteration: rev Phonetic Spelling:
(rave) Short Definition: appearance. Word Origin (Aramaic ...
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Of Silent Acquiescence in Heathen Formularies.
... nothing? For if you rave, you immediately affirm his existence, and the
profession of your fear will be an act of idolatry. How ...
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A Strain of Jonah the Prophet.
... 55 In whirling eddy. 'Gainst the renegade,. 'Gainst Jonah, diverse frenzy joined
to rave,. While one sole barque did all the struggle breed. 'Twixt sky and surge ...
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The Casting Out of Devils.
... That a man should rave in madness because some little cell or two in the grey matter
of his brain is out of order, is surely no more within the compass of ...
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How Christians view Death.
... And we judge it right and opportune to tell here, for the sake of Crescens
and those who rave as he does, what is related by Xenophon. ...
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Examples of Heathens Urged as Commendatory of Widowhood and ...
... virginity. To the Ach??an Juno, at the town ??gium, a virgin is allotted;
and the (priestesses) who rave at Delphi know not marriage. ...
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Of the Origin of the World, and the Nature of Affairs, and the ...
... And, indeed, I fear lest he who thinks these things worthy of refutation, should
appear no less to rave. Let us, however, reply as to one who says something. ...
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Concerning the Lord's Supper
... to all. How furiously would they rave against us, if they had found the
word "all" applied to the bread, and not to the cup. They ...
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Of Matrimony.
... Shall we so trifle with baptism and the Church as to say, like those who rave about
the temporal power existing only in the Church, that matrimony is a ...
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Hymn after Meat
... still dost save, For lo! the untamed brutes no longer rave, But round
God's unscathed child they gently play. Close by his side ...
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Argument: Recapitulation Doubtless Here is a Source of Error ...
... These raging maniacs also, whom you see rush about in public, are moreover themselves
prophets without a temple; thus they rage, thus they rave, thus they are ...
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Rave (1 Occurrence)
... 6. (vt) To utter in madness or frenzy; to say wildly; as, to rave nonsense.
Multi-Version Concordance Rave (1 Occurrence). ...
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Wander (43 Occurrences)
... from his subject. 3. (vi) To be delirious; not to be under the guidance
of reason; to rave; as, the mind wanders. 4. (vt) To travel ...
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Tear (97 Occurrences)
... cloth tears easily. 10. (vi) To move and act with turbulent violence; to
rush with violence; hence, to rage; to rave. 11. (n.) The ...
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Ravaging (2 Occurrences)

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Raved (2 Occurrences)
... Noah Webster's Dictionary (imp. & pp) of Rave. Multi-Version Concordance
Raved (2 Occurrences). 1 Samuel 18:10 And it came to pass ...
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Mad (22 Occurrences)
... 11. (vt) To make mad or furious; to madden. 12. (vi) To be mad; to go mad; to rave.
See Madding. 13. (n.) An earthworm. Int. Standard Bible Encyclopedia. ...
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Raving (4 Occurrences)
... Noah Webster's Dictionary 1. (p. pr. & vb. n.) of Rave. 2. (a.) Talking irrationally
and wildly; as, a raving lunatic. Multi-Version Concordance ...
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