רֹן (ron)
ron
song
H:N-MQuick Reference
- Language
- Biblical Hebrew
- Testament
- Old Testament
- Occurrences
- 1 verses
- Root
- —
- Part of speech
- H:N-M
Word Overview
The Hebrew noun rôn refers to a ringing cry or a shout of joy. It appears only once in the Bible, in Psalm 32:7, where it describes the sound of praise that rises from the place of refuge. This is not a quiet murmur but an audible, energetic expression of delight.
Its meaning centers on the volume and intensity of the sound rather than the melody. While other words for song might focus on structure or lyrics, rôn emphasizes the vocal power behind the celebration. It captures the spontaneous outburst of happiness when one feels secure in God’s protection.
Translators often render it as "song" or "shout," but both terms can soften its force. The word suggests a loud, resonant cry that breaks through silence. In this single usage, it marks a moment of profound relief and joyous acknowledgment of divine safety.
Based on public-domain lexicons (Strong's, Thayer, Gesenius, Brown-Driver-Briggs and others).
What This Word Means for Your Faith
When life feels heavy, it is natural to seek a quiet corner. Yet this Hebrew word reminds us that safety in God often brings not silence, but a loud cry of joy. It is the sound of relief breaking through fear. You do not need to whisper your gratitude; you can let it ring out with full voice.
This single usage in Scripture shows that praise is an audible response to protection. When you feel surrounded by trouble, remember that God preserves you. Your response can be a resonant shout of deliverance. It is okay to express your joy loudly, knowing that this sound rises from a place of true security.
How it's translated
How this word is rendered word-by-word in the 1 verses where it appears, by frequency.
- shouts of1×
Forms in the text
The inflected forms of this word as they appear in Scripture, by frequency.
- רָנֵּ֥י1×
Key Verses
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Psalms 32:7
You are my hiding place. You will preserve me from trouble. You will surround me with songs of deliverance. Selah.
This verse uses the word to describe how God surrounds the believer with audible shouts of deliverance, emphasizing the intensity of praise in times of trouble.