Topical Encyclopedia In biblical terminology, the term "trump" is often used as a shorthand for "trumpet," a musical instrument that holds significant symbolic meaning throughout the Scriptures. The trumpet is frequently associated with divine intervention, the announcement of important events, and the call to worship or battle. The sound of the trumpet is a powerful motif that resonates with themes of revelation, judgment, and the fulfillment of God's promises.Old Testament Usage In the Old Testament, trumpets were used for various purposes, including religious ceremonies, military signals, and royal announcements. The Book of Numbers provides detailed instructions on the use of trumpets: "Make two trumpets of hammered silver to be used for calling the congregation and for having the camps set out" (Numbers 10:2). These instruments were integral to the life of the Israelite community, serving as a means of communication and a reminder of God's presence among His people. The fall of Jericho is a notable example where trumpets played a crucial role. As recorded in the Book of Joshua, the Israelites were commanded to march around the city for seven days, with priests blowing trumpets made of rams' horns. On the seventh day, the walls of Jericho fell after the people shouted and the trumpets sounded (Joshua 6:4-20). This event underscores the trumpet's association with divine power and victory. Prophetic Significance The prophetic books of the Old Testament also feature the trumpet as a symbol of impending judgment and the Day of the Lord. The prophet Joel writes, "Blow the trumpet in Zion; sound the alarm on My holy mountain! Let all who dwell in the land tremble, for the Day of the LORD is coming; indeed, it is near" (Joel 2:1). Here, the trumpet serves as a warning to the people to prepare for God's judgment and to repent of their sins. New Testament Usage In the New Testament, the trumpet continues to hold eschatological significance, particularly in the context of the Second Coming of Christ. The Apostle Paul writes to the Corinthians, "In a moment, in the twinkling of an eye, at the last trumpet. For the trumpet will sound, the dead will be raised imperishable, and we will be changed" (1 Corinthians 15:52). This passage highlights the trumpet's role in the resurrection of the dead and the transformation of believers at the end of the age. Similarly, in his letter to the Thessalonians, Paul describes the return of Christ: "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" (1 Thessalonians 4:16). The trumpet here is a herald of the ultimate fulfillment of God's redemptive plan, signaling the gathering of His people and the establishment of His eternal kingdom. The Book of Revelation The Book of Revelation, rich in apocalyptic imagery, features trumpets as instruments of divine judgment. The seven trumpets, sounded by seven angels, unleash a series of catastrophic events upon the earth (Revelation 8-11). Each trumpet blast brings a new phase of judgment, culminating in the establishment of God's reign. The seventh trumpet, in particular, is significant: "The seventh angel sounded his trumpet, and loud voices called out in heaven: 'The kingdom of the world has become the kingdom of our Lord and of His Christ, and He will reign forever and ever'" (Revelation 11:15). Conclusion Throughout the Bible, the trumpet serves as a powerful symbol of God's interaction with humanity. Whether as a call to worship, a signal of judgment, or a herald of Christ's return, the trumpet embodies the themes of divine authority, revelation, and the ultimate fulfillment of God's promises. Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary 1. (n.) A wind instrument of music; a trumpet, or sound of a trumpet; -- used chiefly in Scripture and poetry.2. (v. i.) To blow a trumpet. 3. (n.) A winning card; one of a particular suit (usually determined by chance for each deal) any card of which takes any card of the other suits. 4. (n.) An old game with cards, nearly the same as whist; -- called also ruff. 5. (n.) A good fellow; an excellent person. 6. (v. i.) To play a trump card when one of another suit has been led. 7. (v. t.) To play a trump card upon; to take with a trump card; as, she trumped the first trick. 8. (v. t.) To trick, or impose on; to deceive. 9. (v. t.) To impose unfairly; to palm off. International Standard Bible Encyclopedia TRUMP; TRUMPETtrump, trum'-pet, trum'pit. Greek 4536. salpigx -- a trumpet ... trumpet. Perhaps from salos (through the idea of quavering or reverberation); a trumpet -- trump(-et). see GREEK salos. (salpinga) -- 1 Occurrence. ... //strongsnumbers.com/greek2/4536.htm - 7k Library The Third vision "In Heaven" The Harvest of the Earth. Other Passages Quoted from St. Paul, which Categorically Assert ... Then, in the Next Place, Having Either Himself Misunderstood the ... O Brothers, Lift Your Voices The Progress of Freedom. Rejoicing Over Babylon's Destruction. Oracles on the Scythians. (With Some Others: iv. 5-vi. 29. ) The Thessalonian Letters The General Resurrection Thesaurus Trump (2 Occurrences)... 5. (n.) A good fellow; an excellent person. 6. (vi) To play a trump card when one of another suit has been led. ... Int. Standard Bible Encyclopedia. TRUMP; TRUMPET. ... /t/trump.htm - 8k Low (216 Occurrences) Triumph (52 Occurrences) Trumpet (74 Occurrences) Force (250 Occurrences) Return (499 Occurrences) Pass (1172 Occurrences) Play (61 Occurrences) Chief-messenger (1 Occurrence) Cut (616 Occurrences) Resources Is Donald Trump the Antichrist? | GotQuestions.orgIs the last trumpet of 1 Thessalonians 4 the same as the seventh trumpet of Revelation? | GotQuestions.org How should a Christian view fascism? | GotQuestions.org Trump: Dictionary and Thesaurus | Clyx.com Bible Concordance • Bible Dictionary • Bible Encyclopedia • Topical Bible • Bible Thesuarus Concordance Trump (2 Occurrences)1 Corinthians 15:52 1 Thessalonians 4:16 Subtopics Related Terms |
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