רָנָה
𐤓𐤍𐤄
rânâh
H7439 verb
SILEX Entry
Definition
To utter a resounding or ringing sound; to emit a loud, clear cry or shout, often of an exultant or jubilant nature, but also used for any ringing or resounding call. In poetic and prophetic contexts, it can denote the jubilant cry of people, the shouts of victory or joy, or the reverberation of noise in both positive and negative situations.
Semantic Range
to cry aloud, to sing out, to shout for joy, to exult, to make a resonant sound (vocally or with instruments); to utter a ringing lament; to reverberate jubilantly
Root / Etymology
Root: רנה. Derived from the root meaning 'to cry out, shout, ring.' The basic verbal form refers to the production of a clear, ringing, or resounding sound, which can be either vocal or instrumental (e.g., the sound of a trumpet or other resounding instrument). The semantic development emphasized vocal expressions of strong emotion, especially joy or triumph.
Historical & Contextual Notes
רָנָה is employed chiefly in poetic and prophetic language across the Hebrew Bible, frequently paired with terms for rejoicing (e.g., גִּיל, שָׂמַח). While Strong gives the sense 'to whiz; rattle,' modern lexicography clarifies that its primary ancient usage refers to the resonance of jubilant voices or sounds, rather than mechanical noise. The root lexeme leads to nouns such as רִנָּה (rinâh, 'a ringing cry, shout of joy'). In worship and communal settings, it denotes the collective cry of exultation or petition. Though occasionally the sound may be one of distress (as in laments), the predominant usage is for celebratory or triumphant cries. The concept is distinct from other roots for crying out (such as צעק, 'to cry out' in distress), highlighting a quality of resonance and jubilation. English translations often use 'shout for joy,' 'cry aloud,' or 'sing aloud,' but the nuance of resonance and ringing quality is sometimes lost.
Original Strong's Gloss (1890)
a primitive root; to whiz; rattle.
Bantu Hebrew
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רנה (r-n-h) — crying out, ringing, resounding
Word Forms
1 distinct form
| SIDANCE | Surface | Transliteration | Morphology | Common | SIBI-P1 | Occurrences |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
H7439-01 |
תִּרְנֶ֣ה | tireneh | HVqi3fs |
rattles | she will resound | 1 |
Occurrences in Scripture
1 total occurrence
| SIDANCE | Reference | Word | Transliteration | Morphology | Common | SIBI-P1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
H7439-01 |
Job 39:23 | תִּרְנֶ֣ה | tireneh | HVqi3fs |
rattles | she will resound |