The meaning of “רָנַן”
Understanding rânan reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
aloud for joy, cry out, be joyful (greatly, make to) rejoice, (cause to) shout (for joy), (cause to) sing (aloud, for jo...
רָנַן
aloud for joy, cry out, be joyful (greatly, make to) rejoice, (cause to) shout (for joy), (cause to) sing (aloud, for joy, out), triumph. - properly, to creak (or emit a stridulous sound), i.e. to shout (usually for joy) 1) to overcome 1a) (Hithpolel) to be overcome 2) to cry out, shout for joy, give a ringing cry 2a) (Qal) 2a1) to give a ringing cry (in joy, exaltation, distress) 2a2) to cry aloud (in summons, exhortation of wisdom) 2b) (Piel) to give a ringing cry (in joy, exultation, praise 2c) (Pual) ringing cry, singing out (passive) 2d) (Hiphil) to cause to ring or sing out (for joy) 2e) (Hithpolel) rejoicing (participle)
Occurrences in the Bible
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| Leviticus 9:24 | “And there came a fire out from before the Lord, and consumed upon the altar the burnt offering and the fat: which when all the people saw, they shouted, and fell on their faces. ” Word: רָנַן (rânan) | |
| 1 Chronicles 16:33 | “Then shall the trees of the wood sing out at the presence of the Lord, because he cometh to judge the earth.” Word: רָנַן (rânan) | |
| Psalms 81:1 | “Sing aloud unto God our strength: make a joyful noise unto the God of Jacob.” Word: רָנַן (rânan) | |
| Isaiah 44:23 | “Sing, O ye heavens; for the Lord hath done it: shout, ye lower parts of the earth: break forth into singing, ye mountains, O forest, and every tree therein: for the Lord hath redeemed Jacob, and glorified himself in Israel.” Word: רָנַן (rânan) | |
| Lamentations 2:19 | “Arise, cry out in the night: in the beginning of the watches pour out thine heart like water before the face of the Lord: lift up thy hands toward him for the life of thy young children, that faint for hunger in the top of every street.” Word: רָנַן (rânan) |