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רִנָּה

𐤓𐤍𐤄

rinnâh

H7440 noun

SILEX Entry

Root רנן to shout aloud, exult, sing joyfully

Definition

A ringing or resounding cry, particularly a vocal expression marked by intensity and emotion; usually refers to a loud shout or song, often of joy, praise, or thanksgiving, but at times of lament or petition depending on the context. The term emphasizes public, vocal outpouring rather than silent feeling. Semantic range includes singing, joyous celebration, triumphant exultation, and, occasionlly, a plaintive cry.

Semantic Range

resounding cry, joyful song, jubilant shout, proclamation of exaltation, plaintive plea, ringing vocal exclamation

Root / Etymology

From the root רנן (to shout, cry aloud, exult, sing jubilantly). The noun form רִנָּה (rinnâh) builds from the core verbal idea of producing a high or piercing sound and denotes the vocal, often communal, act of expressing emotion—primarily joy or praise.

Historical & Contextual Notes

In much of the Hebrew Bible, רִנָּה denotes a vigorous shout or song, especially within cultic, festive, or victorious contexts (e.g., Psalms, Isaiah), where joy, gratitude, or triumph is loudly proclaimed either by individuals or the congregation. While its dominant usage is celebratory or related to worship, it also appears in contexts of supplication or distress (e.g., pleading for deliverance, Psalm 17:1). It contrasts with תהלה (tehillah, 'praise') by focusing not strictly on content but on the vibrant, audible form of the utterance. English renderings like "joy" or "rejoicing" only capture its sense in positive contexts and may miss nuances of lament or urgent appeal. Anachronistically reading it as "singing" or "song" can underplay its function as a shout or cry. Its meaning remains perceptibly stable throughout biblical literature, though post-exilic usage trends towards associations with liturgical praise.

Original Strong's Gloss (1890)

from רָנַן; properly, a creaking (or shrill sound), i.e. shout (of joy or grief); cry, gladness, joy, proclamation, rejoicing, shouting, sing(-ing), triumph.

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Root Family

רנן (r-n-n) — shout aloud, exult, sing joyfully

Strong's Lemma SIBI-P1
H7438 רֹן ringing cries of
H7441 רִנָּה Ringing-Joy
H7442 רָנַן I will shout exultantly
H7443 רֶנֶן loud-crying ostriches
H7444 רַנֵּן to ring out jubilantly

Word Forms

7 distinct forms

SIDANCE Surface Transliteration Morphology Common SIBI-P1 Occurrences
H7440-04 רִנָּֽה rinah HNcfsa into singing resounding shout 14
H7440-01 בְּ/רִנָּ֔ה berinah HR/Ncfsa with singing with a ringing cry 6
H7440-06 רִנָּתִ֗/י rinati HNcfsc/Sp1cs my cry my resounding cry 4
H7440-02 הָֽ/רִנָּה֙ harinah HTd/Ncfsa the cry the ringing shout 3
H7440-05 רִנָּתָֽ/ם rinatam HNcfsc/Sp3mp their cry their ringing cry 3
H7440-07 בְ/רִנָּ֑ה verinah HR/Ncfsa to sing ringing shout 2
H7440-03 לְ/רִנָּתִֽ/י lerinati HR/Ncfsc/Sp1cs to my cry to my ringing cry 1

Occurrences in Scripture

33 total occurrences

SIDANCE Reference Word Transliteration Morphology Common SIBI-P1
H7440-02 1 Kings 8:28 הָֽ/רִנָּה֙ harinah HTd/Ncfsa the cry the ringing shout
H7440-02 1 Kings 22:36 הָ/רִנָּה֙ harinah HTd/Ncfsa the cry the ringing shout
H7440-04 Isaiah 14:7 רִנָּֽה rinah HNcfsa into singing resounding shout
H7440-01 Isaiah 35:10 בְּ/רִנָּ֔ה berinah HR/Ncfsa with singing with a ringing cry
H7440-05 Isaiah 43:14 רִנָּתָֽ/ם rinatam HNcfsc/Sp3mp of their rejoicing their ringing cry
H7440-04 Isaiah 44:23 רִנָּ֔ה rinah HNcfsa into singing resounding shout
H7440-04 Isaiah 48:20 רִנָּ֗ה rinah HNcfsa of singing resounding shout
H7440-04 Isaiah 49:13 רִנָּ֑ה rinah HNcfsa into singing resounding shout
H7440-01 Isaiah 51:11 בְּ/רִנָּ֔ה berinah HR/Ncfsa with-singing with a ringing cry
H7440-04 Isaiah 54:1 רִנָּ֤ה rinah HNcfsa into joyful shouting resounding shout
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