Definition and Context: The term "chanted" refers to the act of singing or intoning words, often in a repetitive and rhythmic manner. In biblical contexts, chanting is closely associated with worship, prayer, and the recitation of sacred texts. It is a practice that has been integral to Jewish and Christian liturgical traditions, serving as a means to elevate the spoken word to a form of musical expression.

Biblical References: While the specific term "chanted" may not appear frequently in the Bible, the concept is deeply embedded in the scriptural tradition. The Psalms, for instance, were originally composed as songs and were likely chanted in ancient Israelite worship. Psalm 95:1 invites worshippers to "Come, let us sing for joy to the LORD; let us shout to the Rock of our salvation!" This verse underscores the importance of vocal expression in worship, which would have included chanting.

Historical and Liturgical Use: In the Old Testament, the Levites were appointed to sing and chant during temple services. 1 Chronicles 15:16 states, "David also told the leaders of the Levites to appoint their brothers as singers to sing joyful songs, accompanied by musical instruments: lyres, harps, and cymbals." This organized form of musical worship likely included chanting as a method of delivering the sacred texts and prayers.

In the New Testament, chanting continues to play a role in the early Christian church. Ephesians 5:19 encourages believers to "speak to one another with psalms, hymns, and spiritual songs, singing and making music in your hearts to the Lord." This practice of singing and chanting psalms and hymns was a way to teach, admonish, and encourage one another in faith.

Theological Significance: Chanting serves as a bridge between the human and the divine, allowing worshippers to engage with God on a deeper level. It is a form of prayer that transcends mere words, embodying the emotions and spiritual aspirations of the faithful. The repetitive nature of chanting can aid in meditation and reflection, helping believers to focus their minds and hearts on God.

Modern Practice: Today, chanting remains a vital part of worship in many Christian denominations. In the Roman Catholic, Eastern Orthodox, and Anglican traditions, chanting is a central component of the liturgy. Gregorian chant, for example, is a form of plainchant that has been used in the Roman Catholic Church for centuries. Similarly, many Protestant churches incorporate contemporary forms of chanting in their worship services, often through the singing of psalms and hymns.

Conclusion: While the Bible does not explicitly use the term "chanted," the practice is deeply rooted in the scriptural tradition and continues to be a significant aspect of Christian worship. Through chanting, believers are able to express their devotion, connect with the divine, and participate in a rich heritage of musical worship.(imp. & p. p.) of Chant.6969. qonen -- to chant an elegy or dirge
... Word Origin denominative verb from qinah Definition to chant an elegy or dirge NASB
Word Usage chant (3), chanted (2), chanted a lament (1), lament (1 ...
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The God who Dwells with Men
... ark into the city of Zion. The former half was chanted as the procession
wound its way up the hillside. It mainly consists of the ...
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Psalm CXL.
... 2. What this Psalm containeth, I believe that ye perceived when it was being chanted;
for therein the Church of Christ, set in the midst of the wicked ...
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Psalm LI.
... Opportunately, then, of Penitence a Psalm to-day has been chanted. Speak we even
with the absent: there will be to them for our voice your memory. ...
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In the Last, the Great Day of the Feast'
... 113.to cxviii. (inclusive), was chanted antiphonally, or rather, with responses,
to the accompaniment of the flute. As the Levites ...
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Letter ccxi. (AD 423. )
... in your prayers to God, let that be pondered in the heart which is uttered by the
voice; chant nothing but what you find prescribed to be chanted; whatever is ...
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The Weeping Saviour.
... feet"what must have been the sensations of the mighty Architect of the human frame,
at whose completion the morning stars and the sons of God chanted a loud ...
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Love Makes Suns
... necessity for remembering that the Apostle of love was a 'son of thunder,' and that
it was the lips which summoned Israel to the fight, and chanted hymns of ...
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The First Day in Passion-Week - Palm-Sunday - the Royal Entry into ...
... and the Blessed be He that cometh in the Name of the Lord,' [5062] forming part
of the responses by the people with which this Psalm was chanted on certain of ...
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The Consecration of Joy
... a golden pitcher, which he brought back amid the blare of trumpets to the altar,
and poured into a silver basin while the joyous worshippers chanted the 'Great ...
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What do we Count them Worth?
... The priest chanted names of God, then stopped, and drew signs on the sand. ... Very stately
the Sanscrit sounded in which they chanted their adoration. ...
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Chanted (4 Occurrences)
... Multi-Version Concordance Chanted (4 Occurrences). 2 Samuel 1:17 David lamented
with this lamentation over Saul and over Jonathan his son (See NAS). ...
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Chant (2 Occurrences)

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Hallel
... It is called "The Egyptian Hallel," because it was chanted in the temple
whilst the Passover lambs were being slain. It was chanted...
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Doxology
... (n.) In Christian worship: A hymn expressing praise and honor to God; a form of
praise to God designed to be sung or chanted by the choir or the congregation. ...
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Charm (5 Occurrences)
... The word charm is derived from the Latin carmen, "a song," and denotes strictly
what is sung; then it comes to mean a magical formula chanted or recited with a ...
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Chanting (1 Occurrence)

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Aijeleth (1 Occurrence)
... of Psalm 22. It is probably the name of some song or tune to the measure of
which the psalm was to be chanted. Some, however, understand ...
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Altaschith
... Destroy not, the title of Psalm 57, 58, 59, and 75. It was probably the name of
some song to the melody of which these psalms were to be chanted. Int. ...
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Songs (100 Occurrences)
... Testament is dramatic in spirit. The descriptions of the charms of the
lovers were to be sung or chanted. (2) The amount that has ...
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