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רַנֵּן

𐤓𐤍𐤍

rannên

H7444 verb

SILEX Entry

Root רנן to cry out, to ring loudly, to exult vocally

Definition

To cry out, exult, or make a ringing shout, especially with reference to public jubilation, praise, or rejoicing. The verb is frequently used with musical or cultic association—such as singing aloud, jubilating in worship, or calling out in celebration or spontaneous public expression of joy.

Semantic Range

to ring or cry aloud, to exult, to sing out joyfully, to shout in triumph or thanksgiving, to make a jubilant noise, to express loud praise in worship

Root / Etymology

From the root רנן (r-n-n), which denotes making a resonant, ringing, or jubilant sound. רַנֵּן is the Piel (intensive) form, emphasizing the act of making a loud, exultant noise. The root's basic sense is 'to give a bright, ringing cry,' and in this stem it is focused on collective or ceremonial outcry.

Historical & Contextual Notes

רַנֵּן occurs primarily in Psalms and poetry, often paired with verbs of praise (e.g., שיר 'to sing') or thanksgiving. In the Psalms, it frequently expresses vocal, communal worship, standing in contrast to quiet or inward forms of praise. The underlying concept is not limited to singing, but includes any exuberant, ringing expression—whether voiced in jubilation, triumph, or public proclamation. The term does not inherently specify musical performance, though it is often within cultic (temple) context. Unlike other roots for song or praise (e.g., זמר, הלל), רנן focuses on the bright, carrying, emotional quality of the sound, not the musical content per se. Modern English versions may render the verb as 'shout for joy,' 'cry aloud,' or 'sing out,' sometimes narrowing the breadth found in the original Hebrew celebratory idiom. In later (post-biblical) usage, the root retains the sense of exultant sound, but the specific forms shift with dialect and genre.

Original Strong's Gloss (1890)

intensive from רָנַן; shouting (for joy); singing.

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Root Family

רנן (r-n-n) — to cry out, to ring loudly, to exult vocally

Strong's Lemma SIBI-P1
H7438 רֹן ringing cries of
H7440 רִנָּה with a ringing cry
H7441 רִנָּה Ringing-Joy
H7442 רָנַן I will shout exultantly
H7443 רֶנֶן loud-crying ostriches

Word Forms

1 distinct form

SIDANCE Surface Transliteration Morphology Common SIBI-P1 Occurrences
H7444-01 רַנֵּ֥ן ranen HVpa will shout for joy to ring out jubilantly 1

Occurrences in Scripture

1 total occurrence

SIDANCE Reference Word Transliteration Morphology Common SIBI-P1
H7444-01 Psalms 132:16 רַנֵּ֥ן ranen HVpa will shout for joy to ring out jubilantly
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