The term "roared" in the Bible often conveys a sense of power, authority, and sometimes impending judgment. It is used to describe the voice of God, the sound of a lion, or the tumult of nations. The imagery of roaring is vivid and evokes a sense of awe and reverence, as well as fear and trembling.

Divine Roaring

One of the most significant uses of "roared" in the Bible is in reference to the voice of God. In the prophetic literature, God's voice is often depicted as a roar, symbolizing His supreme power and the seriousness of His message. For instance, in Amos 1:2 , it is written: "The LORD roars from Zion and raises His voice from Jerusalem; the pastures of the shepherds mourn, and the summit of Carmel withers." Here, the roaring of the LORD signifies His impending judgment upon the nations, emphasizing His authority and the certainty of His decrees.

Similarly, in Joel 3:16 , the prophet declares: "The LORD will roar from Zion and raise His voice from Jerusalem; heaven and earth will tremble. But the LORD will be a refuge for His people, a stronghold for the people of Israel." This passage highlights both the fearsome power of God's voice and His protective nature towards His covenant people.

Roaring of Lions

The imagery of a lion's roar is also prevalent in the Bible, often symbolizing strength, majesty, and sometimes danger. In Proverbs 19:12 , it is stated: "A king’s rage is like the roar of a lion, but his favor is like dew on the grass." This comparison underscores the formidable power of a king's anger, likening it to the fearsome roar of a lion, which can instill fear and command respect.

In the New Testament, the Apostle Peter uses the metaphor of a roaring lion to describe the devil's threatening presence. In 1 Peter 5:8 , he warns: "Be sober-minded and alert. Your adversary the devil prowls around like a roaring lion, seeking someone to devour." This vivid imagery serves as a caution to believers to remain vigilant against spiritual threats.

Roaring of Nations and Seas

The Bible also uses the concept of roaring to describe the tumult and chaos of nations and natural elements. In Isaiah 17:12 , the prophet exclaims: "Oh, the raging of many nations—they rage like the raging sea! Oh, the uproar of the peoples—they roar like the roaring of mighty waters." This passage uses the metaphor of roaring waters to depict the chaotic and overwhelming nature of the nations' tumult, suggesting both their power and their ultimate futility before God.

In Psalm 46:3 , the psalmist writes: "though its waters roar and foam and the mountains quake in the surge." Here, the roaring waters symbolize the natural upheavals and uncertainties of life, yet the psalm ultimately affirms God's sovereignty and the security found in Him.

Conclusion

The biblical use of "roared" serves as a powerful metaphor for divine authority, natural power, and spiritual vigilance. Whether describing the voice of God, the majesty of a lion, or the chaos of nations, the imagery of roaring conveys a profound sense of power and urgency, calling believers to recognize the might of God and the reality of spiritual warfare.(imp. & p. p.) of Roar.5414. nathan -- to give, put, set
... 1), provided (2), provides (1), put (192), puts (4), putting (2), raised (2), reduces
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6963. qol -- sound, voice
... 4), loudly (1), loudness (1), lowing (2), news (1), noise (21), obey* (14), obeyed*
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7580. shaag -- to roar
... Word Origin a prim. root Definition to roar NASB Word Usage groan (1), roar (6),
roar mightily (1), roared (3), roaring (4), roars (4). mightily, roar. ...
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The Labours of John Cennick, 1739-1755.
... A young man, named Sommers, roared like a dragon, and seven strong men could
hardly hold him down. "Ten thousand devils," he roared ...
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Psalm XLVI.
... Me." [1483] ... 6. "The waters thereof roared, and were troubled" (ver.3):
when the Gospel was preached, "What is this? He seemeth ...
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Psalm XXXVIII.
... "I am become feeble, and bowed down greatly.". 12. "I have roared with the groaning
of my heart." [980] You observe the servants of God generally interceding ...
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A Preface
... Judges 14:5-8. I have eaten thereof myself, and am much refreshed thereby. (Temptations,
when we meet them at first, are as the lion that roared upon Samson ...
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In the Hands of Giant Accuser
... mind. The old Giant strode closer, and I trembled. "'Curse and swear,'
he roared at me, scowling down into my very face. And from ...
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Patriotic Hymns.
... The ocean eagle soared from his nest by the white waves' foam, And the rocking
pines of the forest roared,"this was their welcome home! ...
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The Shepherd of Pella
... needles of cedar and last year's leaves, he made a fire upon which he heaped fuel
till it lighted up the near-by slopes of the hills and roared jovially in the ...
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The Adventure of the Three Sons of Saint George.
... Again and again he roared most terrifically, and as he moved along his head
reached high up among the boughs of the tallest trees. ...
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The Characters of Herod and Augustus were as Far Apart as their ...
... Some had seen him so shaken by remorse that he roared like a lion goaded by hunger
and the lance. At such a time it was, indeed, a peril to come before him. ...
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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 ...
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Roared (8 Occurrences)
... Multi-Version Concordance Roared (8 Occurrences). ... Psalms 38:8 I am feeble and sore
broken: I have roared by reason of the disquietness of my heart. ...
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Roar (53 Occurrences)
... 6. (vi) To laugh out loudly and continuously; as, the hearers roared at his jokes. ...
Psalms 74:4 Your adversaries have roared in the midst of your assembly. ...
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Roareth (9 Occurrences)

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Yelled (1 Occurrence)
... Jeremiah 2:15 The young lions have roared on him, and yelled; and they have made
his land waste: his cities are burned up, without inhabitant. ...
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Quaked (13 Occurrences)
... (DBY). Habakkuk 3:10 The mountains saw you, and were afraid. The storm of waters
passed by. The deep roared and lifted up its hands on high. (See NAS). ...
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Vineyards (55 Occurrences)
... Judges 14:5 Then went Samson down, and his father and his mother, to Timnah, and
came to the vineyards of Timnah: and behold, a young lion roared against him. ...
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Grievously (17 Occurrences)
... And Hezekiah wept grievously. (WBS). Psalms 38:8 I am feeble and grievously broken:
I have roared by reason of the disquietness of my heart. (WBS). ...
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Writhed (4 Occurrences)
... Habakkuk 3:10 The mountains saw you, and were afraid. The storm of waters passed
by. The deep roared and lifted up its hands on high. (See RSV NIV). ...
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Timnath (9 Occurrences)
... Judges 14:5 Then went Samson down, and his father and his mother, to Timnath, and
came to the vineyards of Timnath: and, behold, a young lion roared against him ...
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Roaring (28 Occurrences)
... Judges 14:5 Then went Samson down, and his father and his mother, to Timnah, and
came to the vineyards of Timnah; and, behold, a young lion roared against him. ...
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