Dictionary of Bible Themes » 5000 Humanity » 5125 Parts of the body and clothing » 5142 clapping
Applauding with one's hands, as an expression of delight. Scripture portrays even the creation sharing in this delight at the majesty of its Creator.
Clapping as an expression of delight
At a coronation
2 Kings 11:12
Expressing praise
Psalm 47:1
Expressing the delight of the creation in its Creator
Psalm 98:8 See also Isaiah 55:12
Clapping as an act of derision
Lamentations 2:15 See also Job 27:21-23; Job 34:37; Ezekiel 25:6; Nahum 3:19
See also
5156 hand 5830 delight 8283 joy
