רְנָנָה (re.na.nah)
re.na.nah
triumphing
H:N-FQuick Reference
- Language
- Biblical Hebrew
- Testament
- Old Testament
- Occurrences
- 3 verses
- Root
- —
- Part of speech
- H:N-F
Word Overview
The noun renanah describes a ringing cry or shout of joy. It is not a quiet expression of contentment but a loud, audible outburst of exultation. With only three occurrences in the Hebrew Bible, this word carries significant weight in its limited appearances, marking moments of intense celebration or relief.
Its usage highlights the physical nature of biblical praise. In Job 38:7, for example, the renanah is what the morning stars sing together when the foundations of the earth are laid. This image suggests a cosmic celebration so powerful it requires a vocal cry that resonates through creation. The word emphasizes the sound itself, implying a voice raised high in triumph.
Translators often render renanah as "shout for joy" or "singing," depending on the context. While similar to other words for praise, renanah focuses specifically on the auditory aspect of that praise. It is the sound of a heart overflowing with gladness, breaking out into speech or song without restraint.
Based on public-domain lexicons (Strong's, Thayer, Gesenius, Brown-Driver-Briggs and others).
What This Word Means for Your Faith
The word renanah describes a loud, ringing cry of triumph rather than a quiet whisper of contentment. It captures that moment when joy becomes too large to contain and bursts out as sound. This reminds us that faith is not always silent; sometimes the spirit needs to shout for relief or celebration.
In Job 3:7, this word marks the absence of such joy, showing how deeply humans value audible praise. When we experience God's deliverance, like in Psalms 100:2, our response can be a full-throated singing that acknowledges His presence. This is an invitation to let your gratitude ring out without restraint.
How it's translated
How this word is rendered word-by-word in the 3 verses where it appears, by frequency.
- with/ cries of joy1×
- a cry of joy1×
- [the] cry of joy of1×
Forms in the text
The inflected forms of this word as they appear in Scripture, by frequency.
- רִנְנַ֣ת1×
- רְנָנָ֣ה1×
- בִּ/רְנָנָֽה\׃1×
Key Verses
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Job 3:7
Behold, let that night be barren. Let no joyful voice come therein.
This verse uses the word to describe the joyful voice that should fill a night, highlighting its role as a marker of life and celebration.
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Psalms 100:2
Serve Yahweh with gladness. Come before his presence with singing.
Here it is paired with serving God, showing that triumphant singing is a direct way to approach His presence.