The term "soundeth" is an archaic form of the verb "sound," often used in older English translations of the Bible to describe the act of producing a sound, particularly in the context of trumpets or other instruments. While the Berean Standard Bible does not use the term "soundeth," the concept is prevalent in various passages that describe the sounding of trumpets or other significant sounds in biblical narratives.

Biblical Context

1. Trumpets in Worship and Warfare: In the Old Testament, trumpets played a crucial role in both worship and warfare. The sounding of trumpets was a divine command given to the Israelites for various purposes, including calling assemblies, signaling movements, and announcing feasts. Numbers 10:9 states, "When you enter into battle in your land against an adversary who is oppressing you, you are to sound short blasts on the trumpets, and you will be remembered before the LORD your God and saved from your enemies."

2. The Fall of Jericho: One of the most famous instances of trumpets sounding is the fall of Jericho. Joshua 6:20 recounts, "So when the rams’ horns sounded, the people shouted, and when they heard the blast of the horn, the people gave a great shout. And the wall collapsed; then all the people charged straight into the city and captured it." Here, the sound of the trumpets, combined with the shout of the people, was instrumental in the miraculous victory given by God.

3. Prophetic and Eschatological Significance: The sounding of trumpets also holds prophetic significance, particularly in the context of eschatology. In the New Testament, the sound of the trumpet is associated with the return of Christ and the resurrection of the dead. 1 Thessalonians 4:16 declares, "For the Lord Himself will descend from heaven with a loud command, with the voice of an archangel, and with the trumpet of God, and the dead in Christ will rise first."

4. Revelation and Judgment: The Book of Revelation contains numerous references to the sounding of trumpets as part of the apocalyptic vision given to John. Revelation 8:6 states, "And the seven angels with the seven trumpets prepared to sound them." Each trumpet blast heralds a specific judgment or event, underscoring the importance of sound as a divine signal in the unfolding of God's plan.

Symbolism and Theological Implications

The act of sounding, particularly in the context of trumpets, carries deep symbolic meaning in the Bible. It often signifies divine intervention, the presence of God, and the execution of His will. The sound of the trumpet is a call to attention, a summons to action, and a herald of significant events. It serves as a reminder of God's sovereignty and the fulfillment of His promises.

In worship, the sound of instruments is an expression of praise and reverence, as seen in Psalm 150:3 : "Praise Him with the sound of the trumpet; praise Him with the harp and lyre." The use of sound in worship reflects the joy and celebration of God's people in His presence.

Overall, the concept of "soundeth" in the Bible, though not explicitly used in modern translations like the BSB, is integral to understanding the role of sound in biblical narratives, worship, and prophecy.

Psalm CXLVI.
... 1. ...Behold the Psalm soundeth; it is the voice of some one (and that some one
are ye, if ye will), of some one encouraging his soul to praise God, and saying ...
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Psalm CXLIX.
... who praise. The whole world is now the chorus of Christ. The chorus of Christ
soundeth harmoniously from east to west. [5981] "Let ...
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Psalm CIV.
... To whom soundeth a Psalm, and he saith, It is too much for me? Behold now
what the Psalm soundeth; certainly they are hidden mysteries ...
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Of the Inward Voice of Christ to the Faithful Soul I Will Hearken ...
... world. Blessed truly are the ears which listen not to the voice that soundeth
without, but to that which teacheth truth inwardly. ...
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Psalm CIII.
... When thou comest to church to recite a hymn, thy voice soundeth forth the praises
of God: thou hast sung as far as thou couldest, thou hast left the church ...
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Lamed.
... And he hath said why he hath not perished: "I understood Thy testimonies." The Greek
word, Marturia, soundeth more familiarly to the ears of the Church. ...
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Psalm LXIX.
... It soundeth indeed in the Greek language like Passion, because p?schein signifieth
to suffer: but if the Hebrew expression be examined, it pointeth to ...
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Not with Doubting, but with Assured Consciousness, do I Love Thee. ...
... God, the light, melody, fragrance, meat, embracement of my inner man: where there
shineth unto my soul what space cannot contain, and there soundeth what time ...
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To this is Added Another Form of Temptation More Manifoldly ...
... And yet we say not only, see how it shineth, which the eyes alone can perceive;
but also, see how it soundeth, see how it smelleth, see how it tasteth, see how ...
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Courage, My Mind, and Press on Mightily. ...
... If therefore then it might, then, to, suppose another voice hath begun to sound,
and still soundeth in one continued tenor without any interruption; let us ...
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Soundeth (6 Occurrences)
... Multi-Version Concordance Soundeth (6 Occurrences). ... (KJV JPS ASV DBY WBS).
Job 39:25 As oft as the trumpet 'soundeth' he saith, Aha! ...
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Kir-heres (3 Occurrences)
... Kir-heres (3 Occurrences). Isaiah 16:11 Wherefore my heart soundeth like a harp
for Moab, and mine inward parts for Kir-heres. (ASV BBE JPS). ...
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Moaneth (4 Occurrences)
... Multi-Version Concordance Moaneth (4 Occurrences). Isaiah 16:11 Wherefore my heart
soundeth like a harp for Moab, and mine inward parts for Kir-heres. (See JPS) ...
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Formation (11 Occurrences)
... Jeremiah 50:42 Bow and halbert they seize, Cruel 'are' they, and they have no mercy,
Their voice as a sea soundeth, and on horses they ride, Set in array as a ...
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Ram's (7 Occurrences)
... 13 no hand shall touch him, but he shall surely be stoned, or shot through; whether
it be beast or man, he shall not live: when the trumpet soundeth long, they ...
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Drawn (131 Occurrences)
... it shall not live. When the long drawn note of the trumpet soundeth, they
shall come up to the mountain. (DBY). Exodus 20:21 And ...
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Halbert (2 Occurrences)
... Jeremiah 50:42 Bow and halbert they seize, Cruel 'are' they, and they have no mercy,
Their voice as a sea soundeth, and on horses they ride, Set in array as a ...
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Sounded (66 Occurrences)

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Note (129 Occurrences)
... it shall not live. When the long drawn note of the trumpet soundeth, they
shall come up to the mountain. (DBY). Exodus 23:13 Take ...
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Arrayed (46 Occurrences)
... Jeremiah 50:42 Bow and halbert they seize, Cruel 'are' they, and they have no mercy,
Their voice as a sea soundeth, and on horses they ride, Set in array as a ...
/a/arrayed.htm - 20k

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