The term "clamoured" refers to a loud and persistent outcry or uproar, often associated with a demand or protest. In the context of the Bible, clamouring can be seen as a collective expression of strong emotion or desire, typically in response to a significant event or teaching. This entry explores the biblical instances and implications of clamouring, drawing from the Berean Standard Bible for scriptural references.

Biblical Instances of Clamouring

1. Acts 19:28-34: One of the most vivid examples of clamouring in the New Testament occurs during the riot in Ephesus. The silversmith Demetrius incites a crowd against Paul and his companions, fearing the loss of income from the sale of idols. The crowd becomes enraged and begins to shout, "Great is Artemis of the Ephesians!" (Acts 19:28). The uproar continues for about two hours, demonstrating the power of collective clamour in opposing the spread of the Gospel.

2. Mark 15:13-14: During the trial of Jesus before Pilate, the crowd clamours for His crucifixion. Despite Pilate's attempts to reason with them, asking, "Why? What evil has He done?" the crowd only shouts louder, "Crucify Him!" (Mark 15:13-14). This instance highlights how clamouring can be driven by mob mentality and manipulated by religious leaders to achieve their ends.

3. Luke 23:23: Similarly, in Luke's account of Jesus' trial, the crowd's clamour prevails over Pilate's judgment. "But they were insistent, demanding with loud voices that He be crucified. And their voices prevailed" (Luke 23:23). This passage underscores the tragic outcome of clamouring when it drowns out justice and truth.

Theological Implications

Clamouring in the Bible often reflects the tension between human emotion and divine truth. It can signify a collective resistance to God's will, as seen in the rejection of Jesus by the crowd. The clamour of the people, driven by fear, misunderstanding, or manipulation, stands in stark contrast to the quiet authority and truth of Christ's message.

From a theological perspective, clamouring serves as a cautionary example of how easily truth can be overshadowed by noise and emotion. It challenges believers to discern the voice of God amidst the clamor of the world and to remain steadfast in faith, even when faced with overwhelming opposition.

Moral and Ethical Considerations

The biblical accounts of clamouring invite reflection on the moral and ethical responsibilities of individuals within a crowd. The ease with which a group can be swayed to act against righteousness serves as a warning against the dangers of conforming to popular opinion without discernment. Believers are called to exercise wisdom and courage, standing firm in their convictions even when it means going against the tide of public opinion.

In summary, the concept of clamouring in the Bible illustrates the powerful influence of collective emotion and the potential for it to lead to unrighteous actions. It serves as a reminder of the importance of seeking God's truth and maintaining integrity in the face of societal pressures.

Indiscreet Importunity.
... Perhaps no form of ruin covers a man with such shame or sinks him to such hopelessness
as when he finds that what he has persistently clamoured for and refused ...
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Full Redemption
... Then Pharaoh's subjects clamoured to him, "Let these men go." Pharaoh yields this,
"For," he says, "You shall go, your wives, and your little ones, but you ...
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If it is So Very Important. . . ?
... They were eager to listen to us now. "Tell us all about your Way!" clamoured
the women, speaking together, and very loud. "Tell ...
/.../wilson-carmichael/things as they are/chapter xvii if it is.htm

Jesus Sentenced
... the rulers had succeeded in getting Pilate to scourge a man whom he thought innocent,
they might well hope to get him to crucify, if they clamoured loudly and ...
/.../expositions of holy scripture st john chaps xv to xxi/jesus sentenced.htm

Moses Despondent
... He could not do what the people clamoured to have done, and what he in the mood
of despair in which the text shows him, sadly owned that he could not. ...
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Pilate's Fruitless Efforts to Save Jesus. --The Dream of Pilate's ...
... Pharisees. They clamoured for the pardon of a murderer rather than of the false
prophet (as they held him) who had deceived their hopes. ...
/.../section 287 pilates fruitless efforts.htm

The Conversation with the Samaritan Woman.
... Perfectly accordant with his declaration to the hostile Pharisees who clamoured
so loudly for the ritual law""the manifestation of the Son of Man is greater ...
/.../section 55 the conversation with.htm

Epistle xx. St. Ambrose Relates to his Sister the Events at Milan ...
... people in the Church; and the Prefect [3437] came there, and began to persuade us
to give up at least the Portian basilica, but the people clamoured against it ...
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Last Years, Feb. 1, 366-May 2, 373
... of Erythrum, Orion by name, was in his dotage, and the inhabitants of two large
villages in the diocese, impatient of the lack of supervision, clamoured for a ...
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Early Years of his Episcopate. The Anti-Nicene Reaction, 328-335.
... Alexander, as we have seen, had practically nominated him, and a large body of popular
opinion clamoured for his election, as "the good, the pious, a Christian ...
/.../athanasius/select works and letters or athanasius/section 4 early years of.htm

Clamoured (1 Occurrence)
... Multi-Version Concordance Clamoured (1 Occurrence). Luke 23:25 The man who
was lying in prison charged with riot and murder and for ...
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Riot (14 Occurrences)
... Luke 23:25 The man who was lying in prison charged with riot and murder and for
whom they clamoured he set free, but Jesus he gave up to be dealt with as they ...
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Dealt (130 Occurrences)
... Luke 23:25 The man who was lying in prison charged with riot and murder and for
whom they clamoured he set free, but Jesus he gave up to be dealt with as they ...
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Clamour (5 Occurrences)

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Clamps (1 Occurrence)

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Charged (109 Occurrences)
... Luke 23:25 The man who was lying in prison charged with riot and murder and for
whom they clamoured he set free, but Jesus he gave up to be dealt with as they ...
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Free (454 Occurrences)
... Luke 23:25 The man who was lying in prison charged with riot and murder and for
whom they clamoured he set free, but Jesus he gave up to be dealt with as they ...
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Lying (203 Occurrences)
... Luke 23:25 The man who was lying in prison charged with riot and murder and for
whom they clamoured he set free, but Jesus he gave up to be dealt with as they ...
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