Original Word: רָנָה
Part of Speech: Verb
Transliteration: ranah
Pronunciation: rah-NAH
Phonetic Spelling: (raw-naw')
Definition: to whiz
Meaning: The primary meaning of רָנָה is to whiz, which can be understood as a sound or noise that is sharp or piercing, often associated with a cry or shout.

Word Origin: Derived from the root verb רָנַן (ranan), which means to cry out, shout for joy, or sing.

Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: • Strong's Greek Number 2167 (εὐφραίνω, euphrainō): to rejoice, be glad.
• Strong's Greek Number 5479 (χαρά, chara): joy, delight.
• Strong's Greek Number 2744 (καυχάομαι, kauchaomai): to boast, glory, exult.

These Greek terms capture similar themes of joy, celebration, and vocal expression found in the Hebrew רָנָה, emphasizing the continuity of these concepts across the biblical texts.

Usage: The term רָנָה is used in the context of making a loud noise, often in a celebratory or joyful manner. It is associated with expressions of joy, triumph, or exultation.

Context: רָנָה (ranah) appears in the Hebrew Bible as a term that conveys the idea of a loud, jubilant sound. It is often used in poetic and prophetic literature to describe the sounds of joy and celebration. The term is closely related to expressions of worship and praise, where the act of making a loud noise is seen as a form of exultation before God. In some contexts, רָנָה can also imply a cry for help or a call for attention, reflecting the intensity and urgency of the sound. The usage of רָנָה in the Hebrew Scriptures highlights the cultural and religious significance of vocal expressions in ancient Israelite worship and communal life.

Word Origin
a prim. root
Definition
to rattle
NASB Translation
rattles (1).

[רָנָה] verb rattle (onomatopoetic?); —

Qal Imperfect3feminine singular תִּרְנֶה Job 39:23 the quiver rattleth.

rattle

A primitive root; to whiz -- rattle.

תִּרְנֶ֣ה תרנה tir·neh tirnehInterlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel Texts