תֵּ֫קַע (te.qa)
te.qa
blast
H:N-MQuick Reference
- Language
- Biblical Hebrew
- Testament
- Old Testament
- Occurrences
- 1 verses
- Root
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- Part of speech
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Word Overview
The noun teqa refers to a sharp, explosive sound, specifically the blast of a horn or trumpet. In the Hebrew Bible, this term is rare, appearing only once in the entire canon. Its singular occurrence anchors it firmly within the context of worship and celebration.
This single instance is found in Psalm 150:3, where the psalmist commands praise to God "with the blast of the horn." The word describes the distinct, resonant noise produced by blowing into a shofar or trumpet. It captures the suddenness and volume of the sound, serving as an auditory signal for joy or assembly.
While other Hebrew words exist for musical instruments like lyres or cymbals, teqa focuses exclusively on the acoustic impact of the wind instrument. Its brevity in Scripture highlights its specific function: a clear, piercing call that cuts through silence to announce God’s presence or praise.
Based on public-domain lexicons (Strong's, Thayer, Gesenius, Brown-Driver-Briggs and others).
What This Word Means for Your Faith
The word teqa describes a sharp, explosive sound made by blowing into a horn or trumpet. In Psalm 150:3, it calls us to praise God with this powerful noise. This single occurrence in Scripture highlights the joy and energy we can bring to worship. It is not a quiet whisper but a clear signal that cuts through silence.
When you think of teqa, imagine the sudden burst of sound that gathers people together or announces something important. In your own life, this reminds us that praise can be bold and public. You do not need to hold back your joy when thanking God for His goodness. Let your thanks ring out clearly.
How it's translated
How this word is rendered word-by-word in the 1 verses where it appears, by frequency.
- with/ a blast of1×
Forms in the text
The inflected forms of this word as they appear in Scripture, by frequency.
- בְּ/תֵ֣קַע1×
Key Verses
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Psalms 150:3
Praise him with the sounding of the trumpet! Praise him with harp and lyre!
This verse uses teqa to command praise with the trumpet, linking the sharp blast directly to joyful worship.