Meaning
A shout is a loud cry or exclamation made with the voice.
Biblical Usage
In Scripture, a shout is a loud cry used to express joy, alarm, victory, grief, or to call attention.
Shouting appears in worship, warfare, public announcements, and other events. At Jericho, the Israelites were commanded to shout when the priests sounded the trumpets, and the wall of the city fell after they shouted.
Key References
- Exodus 32:17-18
- Joshua 6:5-20
- Judges 7:20-21
- 1 Samuel 4:5-6
- Psalm 47:1
- Psalm 98:6
- Isaiah 12:6
- Zephaniah 3:14
Related Terms
- Cry
- Trumpet
- Victory
- Worship
- Joy
- Voice
- Praise
- Battle