Lexical Summary rannen: To sing, shout for joy, rejoice Original Word: רַנֵּן Strong's Exhaustive Concordance singing Intensive from ranan; shouting (for joy) -- singing. see HEBREW ranan NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originthe same as ranan, q.v. Topical Lexicon Root and Semantic Range רַנֵּן (Strong’s 7444) is an adjectival or substantival off-shoot of the verb רָנַן (Strong’s 7442, “to cry aloud, shout for joy”). Though the exact form רַנֵּן never appears in the Old Testament text, its meaning—“resonant, ringing, resounding”—is inseparable from a family of words that fill Scripture with the sound of jubilant praise (e.g., רָנַן, רִנָּה, תְּרוּעָה). It evokes the idea of a sustained, vibrant tone that penetrates the air when God’s people lift their voices in triumph, thanksgiving, or intercession. Usage in Israel’s Worship Life 1. Festival Gatherings. The Mosaic calendar ordained a rhythm of feasts in which “joyful shouting” (רָנַן) was expected. Psalm 81:1 reflects this Festal note: “Sing for joy to God our strength; make a joyful noise to the God of Jacob”. The absent yet implied adjective רַנֵּן captures the quality of sound the congregation was to generate—ringing, unrestrained, and communal. Covenantal and Prophetic Significance A resonant cry often marks pivotal covenant moments: Theology of Sound Scripture treats sound as more than acoustics; it is a vehicle of covenant communication. A “resonant” cry: New Testament Echoes While Greek vocabulary shifts, the concept of resonant praise carries into the New Covenant community. Paul exhorts: “Speak to one another with psalms, hymns, and spiritual songs” (Ephesians 5:19), urging believers to embody the ancient רַנֵּן spirit. The heavenly multitude in Revelation 19:6 models the ultimate fulfillment—“like the roar of many waters and like the sound of mighty thunder”—an everlasting, resonant chorus. Pastoral and Ministry Applications • Corporate Worship: Encourage full-voiced congregational singing; volume is not vanity but a biblical expression of unity and conviction. Christological Perspective Jesus embodies the theme of resonant praise. His entry into Jerusalem releases a roar that prophets had foreseen; His resurrection inspires disciples to return to the temple “continually in the temple, blessing God” (Luke 24:53). The risen Christ remains the center of every רַנֵּן outburst, turning mere sound into gospel proclamation. Summary Even without direct textual occurrences, רַנֵּן supplies a theological lens through which the Bible’s calls to shout, sing, and rejoice gain depth. It points to a praise that is vibrant, communal, and theologically rich—an audible testimony that the LORD reigns, saves, and will consummate His kingdom in a symphony of everlasting joy. Links Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman's Concordance wə·har·nî·nū — 1 Occ.wə·ran·nên — 1 Occ. wə·ran·nə·nū — 2 Occ. wə·rin·nə·nū — 2 Occ. wə·ṯā·rōn — 1 Occ. wî·ran·nə·nū — 1 Occ. yā·rōn·nū — 5 Occ. yā·rūn — 1 Occ. yə·ran·nə·nū — 11 Occ. yə·run·nān — 1 Occ. bir·nā·nāh — 1 Occ. rə·nā·nāh — 1 Occ. rə·nā·nō·wṯ — 1 Occ. rin·naṯ — 1 Occ. bə·ris·sāh — 1 Occ. mê·ris·sāh — 1 Occ. rə·sî·sê — 1 Occ. rə·sî·sîm — 1 Occ. ris·nōw — 1 Occ. wā·re·sen — 1 Occ. |