רוּעַ
ru.a (H7321)
to shout
AI Word Study
The Hebrew word "ru'a" (H7321) is defined as "to shout." This verb is part of the semantic domain of Speech & Communication, indicating its primary function is to convey loud or forceful vocalizations. With 44 occurrences in the Bible, "ru'a" is a relatively common word used to describe various situations where loud noises are made. The usage of "ru'a" ranges from expressing joy and celebration to conveying alarm and warning. In some cases, it is used to describe the loud cries of the Israelites in times of triumph or distress. This word highlights the importance of vocal expression in ancient Hebrew culture, where loud noises were used to convey emotions, announce events, and signal warnings. The significance of "ru'a" lies in its ability to convey intensity and urgency. By shouting, individuals could draw attention, express strong emotions, or signal important events. This word provides insight into the auditory landscape of ancient Hebrew culture, where loud noises played a crucial role in communication and community expression.
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But when the assembly is to be gathered together, you shall blow, but you shall not sound an alarm.
When you go to war in your land against the adversary who oppresses you, then you shall sound an alarm with the trumpets. Then you will be remembered before Yahweh your God, and you will be saved from your enemies.
It shall be that when they make a long blast with the ram’s horn, and when you hear the sound of the trumpet, all the people shall shout with a great shout; and the city wall shall fall down flat, and the people shall go up, every man straight in front of him.”
Joshua commanded the people, saying, “You shall not shout nor let your voice be heard, neither shall any word proceed out of your mouth until the day I tell you to shout. Then you shall shout.”
At the seventh time, when the priests blew the trumpets, Joshua said to the people, “Shout, for Yahweh has given you the city!
So the people shouted and the priests blew the trumpets. When the people heard the sound of the trumpet, the people shouted with a great shout, and the wall fell down flat, so that the people went up into the city, every man straight in front of him, and they took the city.
They each stood in his place around the camp, and all the army ran; and they shouted, and put them to flight.
When he came to Lehi, the Philistines shouted as they met him. Then Yahweh’s Spirit came mightily on him, and the ropes that were on his arms became as flax that was burned with fire; and his bands dropped from off his hands.
When the ark of Yahweh’s covenant came into the camp, all Israel shouted with a great shout, so that the earth resounded.
Samuel said to all the people, “Do you see him whom Yahweh has chosen, that there is no one like him among all the people?” All the people shouted, and said, “Long live the king!”
David rose up early in the morning, and left the sheep with a keeper, and took and went, as Jesse had commanded him. He came to the place of the wagons, as the army which was going out to the fight shouted for the battle.
The men of Israel and of Judah arose and shouted, and pursued the Philistines as far as Gai and to the gates of Ekron. The wounded of the Philistines fell down by the way to Shaaraim, even to Gath and to Ekron.
Behold, God is with us at our head, and his priests with the trumpets of alarm to sound an alarm against you. Children of Israel, don’t fight against Yahweh, the God of your fathers; for you will not prosper.”
Then the men of Judah gave a shout. As the men of Judah shouted, God struck Jeroboam and all Israel before Abijah and Judah.
They sang to one another in praising and giving thanks to Yahweh, “For he is good, for his loving kindness endures forever toward Israel.” All the people shouted with a great shout, when they praised Yahweh, because the foundation of Yahweh’s house had been laid.
so that the people could not discern the noise of the shout of joy from the noise of the weeping of the people; for the people shouted with a loud shout, and the noise was heard far away.
They are driven out from among men. They cry after them as after a thief;
when the morning stars sang together, and all the sons of God shouted for joy?
By this I know that you delight in me, because my enemy doesn’t triumph over me.
Oh clap your hands, all you nations. Shout to God with the voice of triumph!
Moab is my wash basin. I will throw my sandal on Edom. I shout in triumph over Philistia.”
The pastures are covered with flocks. The valleys also are clothed with grain. They shout for joy! They also sing.
Oh come, let’s sing to Yahweh. Let’s shout aloud to the rock of our salvation!
Let’s come before his presence with thanksgiving. Let’s extol him with songs!
Make a joyful noise to Yahweh, all the earth! Burst out and sing for joy, yes, sing praises!
With trumpets and sound of the ram’s horn, make a joyful noise before the King, Yahweh.
Shout for joy to Yahweh, all you lands!
Moab is my wash pot. I will toss my sandal on Edom. I will shout over Philistia.”
Heshbon cries out with Elealeh. Their voice is heard even to Jahaz. Therefore the armed men of Moab cry aloud. Their souls tremble within them.
Gladness is taken away, and joy out of the fruitful field; and in the vineyards there will be no singing, neither joyful noise. Nobody will tread out wine in the presses. I have made the shouting stop.
Yahweh will go out like a mighty man. He will stir up zeal like a man of war. He will raise a war cry. Yes, he will shout aloud. He will triumph over his enemies.
Sing, you heavens, for Yahweh has done it! Shout, you lower parts of the earth! Break out into singing, you mountains, O forest, all of your trees, for Yahweh has redeemed Jacob, and will glorify himself in Israel.
Shout against her all around. She has submitted herself. Her bulwarks have fallen. Her walls have been thrown down, for it is the vengeance of Yahweh. Take vengeance on her. As she has done, do to her.
“Blow the cornet in Gibeah, and the trumpet in Ramah! Sound a battle cry at Beth Aven, behind you, Benjamin!
Blow the trumpet in Zion, and sound an alarm in my holy mountain! Let all the inhabitants of the land tremble, for the day of Yahweh comes, for it is close at hand:
Now why do you cry out aloud? Is there no king in you? Has your counselor perished, that pains have taken hold of you as of a woman in travail?
Sing, daughter of Zion! Shout, Israel! Be glad and rejoice with all your heart, daughter of Jerusalem.
Rejoice greatly, daughter of Zion! Shout, daughter of Jerusalem! Behold, your King comes to you! He is righteous, and having salvation; lowly, and riding on a donkey, even on a colt, the foal of a donkey.