Psalms 150:5 — Word Study
WLCהַֽלְל֥וּהוּ בְצִלְצְלֵי־ שָׁ֑מַע הַֽ֝לְל֗וּהוּ בְּֽצִלְצְלֵ֥י תְרוּעָֽה׃
BSAPraise Himhâlal [with joyful shouting] with clashingshêmaʻ [loud, high-sounding] cymbalstsᵉlâtsal praise Himhâlal [with triumphant music] with resoundingtᵉrûwʻâh [high-sounding, buzzing] cymbalstsᵉlâtsal
| Greek | English | Parsing |
|---|---|---|
| הַֽלְל֥וּהוּ | praise him | Verb piel imperative second person masculine plural, suffix |
| בְצִלְצְלֵי־ | with cymbals of | Preposition, noun common masculine plural construct |
| שָׁ֑מַע | sound | Noun common, masculine singular absolute |
| הַֽ֝לְל֗וּהוּ | praise him | Verb piel imperative second person masculine plural, suffix |
| בְּֽצִלְצְלֵ֥י | with cymbals of | Preposition, noun common masculine plural construct |
| תְרוּעָֽה׃ | shouting | Noun common, feminine singular absolute |
Every word in the verse. Click a row to open it in the panel on the left.
| BSB | Praise Him with clashing cymbals; praise Him with resounding cymbals. |
| KJV | Praise him upon the loud cymbals: praise him upon the high sounding cymbals. |
| ASV | Praise him with loud cymbals: Praise him with high sounding cymbals. |
| YLT | Praise Him with cymbals of sounding, Praise Him with cymbals of shouting. |
| WEB | Praise him with loud cymbals! Praise him with resounding cymbals! |
| BBE | Give him praise with the loud brass: give him praise with the high-sounding brass. |
Where they part company is צִלְצָל — see How Translations Differ.
The verse consists of two main clauses, each with a prepositional phrase describing the means of praise, emphasizing the joyful and loud nature of the worship.
8 commentators on this verse
Gill, Jamieson, Trapp, Ellicott & more — read them ›
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The sentence as the grammar sees it Open the tree ›
Every word here is used elsewhere in the Old Testament.
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Deep Study — Psalms 150:5
Sections marked generated are written from the data on this page rather than by a named author. Everything else — the lexicon entries, the cross references, the manuscript readings, the counts — is quoted from its source unchanged.
Context — The Conclusion of the Psalmsgenerated
Psalms 150:5 is part of a vibrant call to worship that culminates in the exhortation for all living beings to praise the Lord. The psalmist emphasizes the use of musical instruments, particularly cymbals, to express joy and celebration. This theme of praise resonates throughout the psalm, as seen in the preceding verses that call for various instruments to be used in worship, culminating in a universal call to praise in verse 6.
Cross References
| Reference | Text (BSB) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 Chronicles 15:16–19 | David also told the leaders of the Levites to appoint their relatives as singers to lift up their voices with joy, accompanied by musical instruments—harps, lyres, and cymbals. |
| 2 | 1 Chronicles 16:5 | Asaph was the chief, Zechariah was second, then Jeiel, Shemiramoth, Jehiel, Mattithiah, Eliab, Benaiah, Obed-edom, and Jeiel. They were to play the harps and lyres, while Asaph sounded the cymbals |
| 3 | 1 Chronicles 25:1–6 | Additionally, David and the commanders of the army set apart some of the sons of Asaph, Heman, and Jeduthun to prophesy with the accompaniment of lyres, harps, and cymbals. The following is the list of the men who performed this service: |
The Treasury of Scripture Knowledge — 3 references, hung on the phrase they belong to
The Key Word — הַֽלְל֥וּהוּ, ha.Lu.hugenerated
The word הַלַל (halal) is a verb in the piel stem, indicating an imperative form that commands the action of praising. It is often associated with expressions of joy and celebration, reflecting a sense of exuberance or foolishness in the act of worship.
This command to praise is directed towards God, emphasizing the act of shining forth His glory through joyful noise. The psalmist's use of this term invites worshippers to engage wholeheartedly in their praise.
How Translations Differ — measured against the Berean Standard Biblegenerated
This study reads the verse in the Berean Standard Bible, so the BSB is the wording every comparison below is made against.
Sentence Structuregenerated
The structure of the verse is governed by two main clauses, both beginning with the finite verb הַֽלְל֥וּהוּ, praise Him. Each clause is followed by a prepositional phrase that specifies the means of praise, first with clashing cymbals and then with resounding cymbals.
This parallel structure emphasizes the importance of sound in worship, highlighting the joyful and triumphant nature of the praise being called for.
Septuagint Backgroundgenerated
In the Septuagint, the Hebrew הַלַל is rendered as αὐτὸν, which means 'Him.' This choice reflects a direct address to God, maintaining the imperative nature of the command to praise.
The term for cymbals is rendered as κυμβάλοις, aligning closely with the Hebrew and emphasizing the instrument's role in producing sound during worship.
In plain words — the whole versegenerated
Psalms 150:5 calls for praise to God using cymbals, emphasizing joyful and triumphant sounds. The psalmist encourages everyone to join in this celebration, highlighting the importance of music in worship.
Frequently Asked Questionsgenerated
Praising Him with cymbals means to express joy and celebration through loud and clashing sounds, emphasizing the exuberance of worship.
Musical instruments are mentioned to enhance the worship experience, creating an atmosphere of joy and celebration in honoring God.
Clashing and resounding cymbals symbolize the loud and joyful expression of praise, inviting all to participate in the worship.
This verse encapsulates the overarching theme of the Psalms, which is to praise and worship God with all of creation, using various forms of music and sound.
Reflection Questionsgenerated
- How can I incorporate joyful sounds into my worship of God?
- What role do musical instruments play in my personal expression of praise?
- In what ways can I encourage others to join in worship with joyful noise?
- How does the act of praising God with sound reflect my relationship with Him?
The early church on this verse — how the Fathers read it
Early church fathers reflect on the significance of praise in worship, drawing from this verse to discuss the role of music in expressing joy and devotion to God.
The melodious cymbal reflects the active mind affixed on its desire for Christ; the joyous cymbal the purified mind inspired by the salvation of Christ.Early Church Fathers on Psalms 150 →
"Praise Him on the well-sounding cymbals, praise Him on cymbals of jubilation" [Psalms 150:5].Early Church Fathers on Psalms 150 →
Commentators on this verse — 8 expositors, verse by verse
Each of these wrote on Psalms 150:5 itself, not merely on the chapter around it.
John Gill1697–1771Gill's Exposition of the Entire BiblePraise him upon the loud cymbals,.... Or "cymbals of hearing" (x); that were heard with pleasure and delight, and afar off: the Septuagint and Vulgate Latin versions render it, "well sounding
Read John Gill on Psalms 150 →Robert Jamieson1802–1880Jamieson, Fausset, and Brown's CommentaryPraise him upon the loud cymbals: praise him upon the high sounding cymbals. Praise him upon the loud cymbals ... upon the high-sounding cymbals - suited to loud praises (Nehemiah 12:27).
Read Robert Jamieson on Psalms 150 →John Trapp1601–1669Trapp's Complete Commentary on the Old and New TestamentsPsalms 150:5 Praise him upon the loud cymbals: praise him upon the high sounding cymbals.Ver. 5. Praise him upon the loud cymbals] These were, saith Cicero (in Pison.), instrumenta aerea, concava, tinnula, in matris Deorum sacris usurpata; bells, some render it. The apostle speaketh of a tinkling cymbal; and a grave divine complaineth, that God cannot please some hearers unless he speak tinkling and tickling words (Dr Stough on 2 Timothy 1:13).
Read John Trapp on Psalms 150 →Charles John Ellicott1819–1905Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers(5) Cymbals.—Heb., tseltselîm (2 Samuel 6:5), a word evidently formed to express the sound of the instrument. Two kinds are evidently indicated in this verse, the “loud” cymbals (literally, cymbals of hearing), and “high-sounding” (literally, of tumult). As the Arabs use at present a larger and smaller instrument (see Bible Educator, 2, 211, 311), it is possible that the same distinction is made here, but which would be the larger instrument it is impossible from the Hebrew to determine.
Read Charles John Ellicott on Psalms 150 →AdamClarkeAdam Clarke's Commentary on the BibleVerse 5. Loud cymbals] צלצלים tseltselim. Two hollow plates of brass, which, being struck together, produced a sharp clanging sound. This instrument is still in use. What the high-sounding cymbals meant I know not; unless those of a larger make, struck above the head, and consequently emitting a louder sound.
Read AdamClarke on Psalms 150 →CambridgeThe Cambridge Bible for Schools and Colleges5. the loud cytubals … the high sounding cymbals] The clear sounding cymbals … the clanging cymbals. Two kinds of cymbals are obviously meant: the first, lit. cymbals of hearing, may have been a smaller kind, producing a sharp, clear sound, possibly castanets: the second may have been a larger kind, producing a clanging, booming sound. “The Arabs have two distinct varieties, large and small.… They use their large cymbals in religious ceremonies, but the smaller kind seem to be almost limited to the accompaniment of dancers.” Stainer, p. 137. For cymbals of hearing cp. 1 Chronicles 15:19, “with cymbals of bronze, to sound aloud,” lit. to cause to hear; Psalms 16:5, “Asaph with cymbals…
Read Cambridge on Psalms 150 →Albert Barnes1798–1870Barnes' Notes on the BiblePraise him upon the loud cymbals - literally, “the cymbals of sound” or hearing. That is, Let there be audibly expressed joy.
Read Albert Barnes on Psalms 150 →Daniel Denison Whedon1808–1885Whedon's Commentary on the Bible5. Loud cymbals—The idea is, cymbals giving a clear, distinct sound, causing a distinct hearing—literally, cymbals of hearing. High sounding cymbals—Literally, cymbals of shouting, clanging cymbals.
Read Daniel Denison Whedon on Psalms 150 →The verse in English, compared — 17 translations, and where they part company
Every translation on this page is a decision someone had to make and commit to. Read down a column and you see one translator's judgement; read across a row and you see the range the Greek actually allows. The BSB is the wording the rest of this page is measured against, so it is listed first.
Modern formal
Praise Him with clashing cymbals; praise Him with resounding cymbals.
Praise him with loud cymbals! Praise him with resounding cymbals!
Praise Him with clashing cymbals; praise Him with resounding cymbals.
Praise him with loud cymbals! Praise him with clanging cymbals!
Tyndale line
Praise him upon the loud cymbals: praise him upon the high sounding cymbals.
Praise him with loud cymbals: Praise him with high sounding cymbals.
Praise him upon the loud cymbals: praise him upon the high sounding cymbals.
Praise him upon the loud cymbals: praise him upon the high sounding cymbals.
Prayse ye him with sounding cymbales: prayse ye him with high sounding cymbales.
Strictly literal
Praise him with loud cymbals; praise him with high sounding cymbals.
Praise Him with cymbals of sounding, Praise Him with cymbals of shouting.
Praise Him with cymbals of sounding, || Praise Him with cymbals of shouting.
Praise him upon the clear-ringing cymbals: praise him upon the high-sounding cymbals.
Praise him with loud cymbals; praise him with high sounding cymbals.
From the Latin
Praise him on high sounding cymbals: praise him on cymbals of joy:
Simplified
Praise him with the clash of cymbals, praise him with really loud cymbals!
Give him praise with the loud brass: give him praise with the high-sounding brass.
Counted from the translations carried on this site, not from a survey of every English Bible. A rendering shared by many versions is usually inherited rather than independently arrived at — the Tyndale line in particular runs through most of them.
The sentence as the grammar sees it — from the MACULA Hebrew treebank
This is not our own analysis: it is the scholarly syntax tree for the verse, showing how the clause actually holds together.
Boxes are the grammarian's groupings — clause, noun phrase, prepositional phrase.
The four witnesses to this verse — Masoretic, Septuagint, Samaritan, Qumran
The Masoretic Text aligns with the Septuagint and the Dead Sea Scrolls, with all witnesses confirming the same wording for this verse. The scrolls from Qumran show no variation, indicating a consistent tradition in the text.
הַֽלְל֥וּהוּ בְצִלְצְלֵי־ שָׁ֑מַע הַֽ֝לְל֗וּהוּ בְּֽצִלְצְלֵ֥י תְרוּעָֽה׃
6 of the 6 words are matched. This is the word-by-word correspondence, not the Septuagint's own sentence — its word order and its articles are its own.
הללו׳הו בצלצלי שמע הללו׳הו בצלצלי תרועה
6 words on the leather.
הלל׳הו בצלצלי שמע הלל׳הו בצלצלי תרועה
6 words on the leather.
Four traditions, not one. “On the leather” means the letters physically survive on the scroll, as against letters an editor has supplied to fill a hole in it — a restoration is a scholar’s reading, not a reading of the manuscript. Words in [square brackets] are supplied; the notes count them apart from what survives.
The map of this verse — what each word keeps company with
This is a map of two things, both counted rather than judged. Company kept: which words stand within three words of each of these, anywhere in the Hebrew Bible — the thicker the line, the more often the pair meet compared with chance. Built from: the words a word is made out of, taken from its own Strong’s entry. It is not a map of meaning: nothing here claims two words mean the same thing. Click any circle to see the numbers behind it.
Lexicons — every word in Psalms 150:5
One dossier per word, with every reference work grouped by kind — Hebrew lexicons, morphology, Bible dictionaries, topical chains and the English of the translators themselves. The verse sits at the head of each block with the word under study lit, so you never lose your place. The panel above gives the short answer; this is the long one, and it is the part of the page worth indexing.
Every entry below is the lexicographer's own text. On the Hebrew: Brown-Driver-Briggs entire and its gloss set, Strong's Hebrew Dictionary, and Tyndale House's Translators Brief lexicon. Where a cell says a work has no entry, that work genuinely has none for this word.
The Hebrew word הָלַל (halal) is a primitive root that encompasses meanings related to shining, boasting, and foolishness. It can signify to praise or celebrate, often in a clamorously foolish manner, and includes the idea of making a boast or being made a fool of. The entries indicate a range of uses, from expressing God's favor to acting madly.
[הָלַל] vb. shine
Qal when it, viz. his lamp, shone upon my head, fig. of God’s favour.
Hiph. flash forth light
base
[הָלַל] vb. be boastful, Pi. praise
Qal be boastful
Pi.
praise man or woman
usually praise י׳
appar. boast, make one’s boast
Pu. be praised
Hithpa. glory, boast, make one’s boast
Po‛el make into a fool, make a fool of
Po‛al of laughter I said, It is mad (folly)
Hithpo. act madly, or like a madman
base
H1984a הָלַל shine H1984b הָלַל be boastful, Pi. praise H1984c הָלַל be boastful, Pi. praise .be boastful
. . praise man or woman
. usually praise י׳
. appar. boast, make one’s boast
. be praised
. glory, boast, make one’s boast
.make into a fool, make a fool of
.of laughter I said, It is mad (folly)
. act madly, or like a madman
1984 halal haw-lal'
a primitive root; to be clear (orig. of sound, but usually of
color); to shine; hence, to make a show, to boast; and thus to
be (clamorously) foolish; to rave; causatively, to celebrate;
also to stultify:--(make) boast (self), celebrate, commend,
(deal, make), fool(- ish, -ly), glory, give (light), be (make,
feign self) mad (against), give in marriage, (sing, be worthy
of) praise, rage, renowned, shine.
הָלַל (ha.lal) — to shine.
1) to shine
1a) (Qal) to shine (fig. of God's favour)
1b) (Hiphil) to flash forth light
הָלַל (ha.lal) — to boast: praise.
: praise
1) to praise, boast, be boastful
1a) (Qal)
1a1) to be boastful
1a2) boastful ones, boasters (participle)
1b) (Piel)
1b1) to praise
1b2) to boast, make a boast
1c) (Pual)
1c1) to be praised, be made praiseworthy, be commended, be worthy of praise
1d) (Hithpael) to boast, glory, make one's boast
הָלַל (ha.lal) — to be foolish.
1) (Poel) to make a fool of, make into a fool
1f) (Hithpoel) to act madly, act like a madman
הָלַל (ha.lal) — to boast: boast.
: boast
1) to praise, boast, be boastful
1a) (Qal)
1a1) to be boastful
1a2) boastful ones, boasters (participle)
1b) (Piel)
1b1) to praise
1b2) to boast, make a boast
1c) (Pual)
1c1) to be praised, be made praiseworthy, be commended, be worthy of praise
V-Piel-Impv-2mp | Suff — Verb piel imperative second person masculine plural · suffixHVpv2mp/Sp3ms
The Hebrew word צִלְצָל (*tsil.tsal*) encompasses meanings related to sounds and instruments, including 'whirring' or 'buzzing,' a 'spear,' and 'cymbals.' It is derived from a root meaning to make a clattering sound. The entries reference specific uses in Isaiah 18:1, Job 40:31, and Deuteronomy 28:42.
H6767a צִלְצָל whirring, buzzing H6767b צִלִצָל spear (fr. whizzing) H6767c צְלָצַ֑ל a whirring locust H6767d צֶלְצְלִים musical instr. of percussion, cymbals
6767 tslatsal tsel-aw-tsal'
from 6750 reduplicated; a clatter, i.e. (abstractly) whirring
(of wings); (concretely) a cricket; also a harpoon (as
rattling), a cymbal (as clanging):--cymbal, locust,
shadowing, spear.
see HEBREW for 06750
צִלְצָל (tsil.tsal) — buzzing.
whirring, buzzing
צִלִצָל (tsil.tsal) — spear.
spear
צְלָצַ֑ל (tse.la.tsal) — whirring.
whirring locust
צֶלְצְלִים (tsel.tse.lim) — banging.
musical instrument of percussion, cymbals (with clashing sound
Prep | N-mp — Preposition · noun common masculine plural constructHR/Ncmpc
ov:
(1) In Anglo-Saxon, had the meaning "from," "away from" (as the strengthened form "off" has still), and was not used for genitive or possessive relations, these being expressed by special case-forms. In the Norman period, however, "of" was taken to represent the French de (a use well developed by the time of Chaucer), and in the Elizabethan period both senses of "of" were in common use. But after about 1600 the later force of the word became predominant, and in the earlier sense (which is now practically obsolete) it was replaced by other prepositions. In consequence the King James Version (and in some cases the Revised Version (British and American)) contains many uses of "of" that are no longer familiar--most of them, to be sure, causing no difficulty, but there still being a few responsible for real obscurities.
OF, preposition ov. [Gr.]
1. From or out of; proceeding from, as the cause, source, means, author or agent bestowing.
I have received of the Lord that which also I delivered to you. 1 Corinthians 11:1.
For it was of the Lord to harden their hearts. Joshua 11:1.
It is of the Lord's mercies that we are not consumed.
Lamentations 3:1.
The whole disposing thereof is of the Lord. Proverbs 16:1.
Go, inquire of the Lord for me. 2 Chronicles 34:2.
That holy thing that shall be born of thee. Luke 1:1.
Hence of is the sign of the genitive case, the case that denotes production; as the son of man, the son proceeding from man, produced from man. This is the primary sense, although we now say, produced by man. 'Part of these were slain; ' that is, a number separate, for part denotes a division; the sense then is, a number from or out of the whole were slain. So also, 'some of these were slain; ' that is…
שֶׁ֫מַע (shema`) refers to both 'sound' and 'hearing' or 'report.' It is derived from a root meaning to hear and encompasses concepts like announcement and rumor. The word appears in contexts related to auditory experiences, including Psalm 150:5. There is a variant form, שֹׁ֫מַע (sho.ma), which also means 'report.'
[שֶׁ֫מַע] n.[m.] sound;—ψ 150:5
ref
שֵׁ֫מַע n.[m.] hearing, report
base
H8088a שֶׁ֫מַע sound H8088b שֵׁ֫מַע hearing, report
8088 shema` shay'-mah
from 8085; something heard, i.e. a sound, rumor,
announcement; abstractly, audience:--bruit, fame, hear(-ing),
loud, report, speech, tidings.
see HEBREW for 08085
שֶׁ֫מַע (she.ma) — sound.
sound
שֵׁ֫מַע (she.ma) — report.
report, a hearing
Also means: sho.ma (שֹׁ֫מַע "report" H8089)
N-ms — Noun common · masculine singular absoluteHNcmsa
sound: In Isa 63:15 the King James Version has "the sounding of thy bowels," a painfully literal translation of hamon me'eykha, with the similar phrase, "my bowels shall sound like an harp," in Isa 16:11 (compare Jer 48:36). The intestines were considered a seat of emotion, and at times of great excitement were thought (in poetry, at least) to become tense and to give forth a musical sound. The Revised Version (British and American) (following the King James Version in Jer 48:36) substitutes "heart" for "bowels" in Isa 16:11, thus obscuring the figure but preserving the sense. In
The Hebrew word הָלַל (halal) is a primitive root that encompasses meanings related to shining, boasting, and foolishness. It can signify to praise or celebrate, often in a clamorously foolish manner, and includes the idea of making a boast or being made a fool of. The entries indicate a range of uses, from expressing God's favor to acting madly.
[הָלַל] vb. shine
Qal when it, viz. his lamp, shone upon my head, fig. of God’s favour.
Hiph. flash forth light
base
[הָלַל] vb. be boastful, Pi. praise
Qal be boastful
Pi.
praise man or woman
usually praise י׳
appar. boast, make one’s boast
Pu. be praised
Hithpa. glory, boast, make one’s boast
Po‛el make into a fool, make a fool of
Po‛al of laughter I said, It is mad (folly)
Hithpo. act madly, or like a madman
base
H1984a הָלַל shine H1984b הָלַל be boastful, Pi. praise H1984c הָלַל be boastful, Pi. praise .be boastful
. . praise man or woman
. usually praise י׳
. appar. boast, make one’s boast
. be praised
. glory, boast, make one’s boast
.make into a fool, make a fool of
.of laughter I said, It is mad (folly)
. act madly, or like a madman
1984 halal haw-lal'
a primitive root; to be clear (orig. of sound, but usually of
color); to shine; hence, to make a show, to boast; and thus to
be (clamorously) foolish; to rave; causatively, to celebrate;
also to stultify:--(make) boast (self), celebrate, commend,
(deal, make), fool(- ish, -ly), glory, give (light), be (make,
feign self) mad (against), give in marriage, (sing, be worthy
of) praise, rage, renowned, shine.
הָלַל (ha.lal) — to shine.
1) to shine
1a) (Qal) to shine (fig. of God's favour)
1b) (Hiphil) to flash forth light
הָלַל (ha.lal) — to boast: praise.
: praise
1) to praise, boast, be boastful
1a) (Qal)
1a1) to be boastful
1a2) boastful ones, boasters (participle)
1b) (Piel)
1b1) to praise
1b2) to boast, make a boast
1c) (Pual)
1c1) to be praised, be made praiseworthy, be commended, be worthy of praise
1d) (Hithpael) to boast, glory, make one's boast
הָלַל (ha.lal) — to be foolish.
1) (Poel) to make a fool of, make into a fool
1f) (Hithpoel) to act madly, act like a madman
הָלַל (ha.lal) — to boast: boast.
: boast
1) to praise, boast, be boastful
1a) (Qal)
1a1) to be boastful
1a2) boastful ones, boasters (participle)
1b) (Piel)
1b1) to praise
1b2) to boast, make a boast
1c) (Pual)
1c1) to be praised, be made praiseworthy, be commended, be worthy of praise
V-Piel-Impv-2mp | Suff — Verb piel imperative second person masculine plural · suffixHVpv2mp/Sp3ms
The Hebrew word צִלְצָל (*tsil.tsal*) encompasses meanings related to sounds and instruments, including 'whirring' or 'buzzing,' a 'spear,' and 'cymbals.' It is derived from a root meaning to make a clattering sound. The entries reference specific uses in Isaiah 18:1, Job 40:31, and Deuteronomy 28:42.
H6767a צִלְצָל whirring, buzzing H6767b צִלִצָל spear (fr. whizzing) H6767c צְלָצַ֑ל a whirring locust H6767d צֶלְצְלִים musical instr. of percussion, cymbals
6767 tslatsal tsel-aw-tsal'
from 6750 reduplicated; a clatter, i.e. (abstractly) whirring
(of wings); (concretely) a cricket; also a harpoon (as
rattling), a cymbal (as clanging):--cymbal, locust,
shadowing, spear.
see HEBREW for 06750
צִלְצָל (tsil.tsal) — buzzing.
whirring, buzzing
צִלִצָל (tsil.tsal) — spear.
spear
צְלָצַ֑ל (tse.la.tsal) — whirring.
whirring locust
צֶלְצְלִים (tsel.tse.lim) — banging.
musical instrument of percussion, cymbals (with clashing sound
Prep | N-mp — Preposition · noun common masculine plural constructHR/Ncmpc
ov:
(1) In Anglo-Saxon, had the meaning "from," "away from" (as the strengthened form "off" has still), and was not used for genitive or possessive relations, these being expressed by special case-forms. In the Norman period, however, "of" was taken to represent the French de (a use well developed by the time of Chaucer), and in the Elizabethan period both senses of "of" were in common use. But after about 1600 the later force of the word became predominant, and in the earlier sense (which is now practically obsolete) it was replaced by other prepositions. In consequence the King James Version (and in some cases the Revised Version (British and American)) contains many uses of "of" that are no longer familiar--most of them, to be sure, causing no difficulty, but there still being a few responsible for real obscurities.
OF, preposition ov. [Gr.]
1. From or out of; proceeding from, as the cause, source, means, author or agent bestowing.
I have received of the Lord that which also I delivered to you. 1 Corinthians 11:1.
For it was of the Lord to harden their hearts. Joshua 11:1.
It is of the Lord's mercies that we are not consumed.
Lamentations 3:1.
The whole disposing thereof is of the Lord. Proverbs 16:1.
Go, inquire of the Lord for me. 2 Chronicles 34:2.
That holy thing that shall be born of thee. Luke 1:1.
Hence of is the sign of the genitive case, the case that denotes production; as the son of man, the son proceeding from man, produced from man. This is the primary sense, although we now say, produced by man. 'Part of these were slain; ' that is, a number separate, for part denotes a division; the sense then is, a number from or out of the whole were slain. So also, 'some of these were slain; ' that is…
תְּרוּעָה (teru'ah) refers to a shout or blast, encompassing a range of meanings from alarm and battle cries to expressions of joy. It is derived from the root meaning to make a loud noise, and is associated with both war signals and joyful proclamations. The entries highlight its use in contexts of both alarm and celebration.
תְּרוּעָה n.f. shout or blast of war, alarm, or joy
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H8643 תְּרוּעָה shout or blast of war, alarm, or joy
8643 truw`ah ter-oo-aw'
from 7321; clamor, i.e. acclamation of joy or a battle-cry;
especially clangor of trumpets, as an alarum:--alarm, blow(-
ing) (of, the) (trumpets), joy, jubile, loud noise, rejoicing,
shout(-ing), (high, joyful) sound(-ing).
see HEBREW for 07321
תְּרוּעָה (te.ru.ah) — shout.
1) alarm, signal, sound of tempest, shout, shout or blast of war or alarm or joy
1a) alarm of war, war-cry, battle-cry
1b) blast (for march)
1c) shout of joy (with religious impulse)
1d) shout of joy (in general)
N-fs — Noun common · feminine singular absoluteHNcfsa
→ IN JOY AND PRAISE 1Ch 15:28; 2Ch 15:12-14; Ezr 3:11-13; Ps 5:11; 47:1; Isa 12:6; Lu 17:15; 19:37-41; Ac 3:8,9; Re 5:12-14