In the context of the Bible, the term "exclaims" refers to the act of speaking or crying out suddenly and with strong emotion. This expression is often used to convey surprise, joy, distress, or other intense feelings. Throughout Scripture, various individuals and groups exclaim in response to divine revelation, miraculous events, or profound realizations.

Old Testament Examples

1. Moses and the Israelites: In Exodus 15:1, after the miraculous crossing of the Red Sea and the destruction of the Egyptian army, Moses and the Israelites exclaim in a song of praise to the Lord: "I will sing to the LORD, for He is highly exalted; the horse and rider He has thrown into the sea."

2. Hannah's Prayer: In 1 Samuel 2:1, Hannah exclaims in a prayer of thanksgiving after the birth of her son Samuel: "My heart rejoices in the LORD; my horn is exalted in the LORD. My mouth boasts over my enemies, for I delight in Your salvation."

3. The Psalmists: The Book of Psalms is replete with exclamations of praise, lament, and supplication. For instance, Psalm 118:24 exclaims, "This is the day that the LORD has made; we will rejoice and be glad in it."

New Testament Examples

1. Elizabeth and Mary: In Luke 1:42, Elizabeth exclaims with a loud voice upon meeting Mary, who is pregnant with Jesus: "Blessed are you among women, and blessed is the fruit of your womb!"

2. The Disciples: In Matthew 14:33, after Jesus walks on water and calms the storm, the disciples exclaim in worship, "Truly You are the Son of God!"

3. Thomas: In John 20:28, upon seeing the resurrected Jesus, Thomas exclaims, "My Lord and my God!" This declaration is a profound acknowledgment of Jesus' divinity and resurrection.

Theological Significance

Exclamations in the Bible often serve as pivotal moments of revelation and acknowledgment of God's power, presence, and faithfulness. They reflect the human response to encountering the divine and are integral to the narrative of God's interaction with His people. These expressions of faith, awe, and worship underscore the transformative impact of God's actions and promises.

Practical Application

For believers today, the exclamations found in Scripture can serve as models for expressing genuine emotion in worship and prayer. They remind Christians of the importance of responding to God's work in their lives with heartfelt praise and acknowledgment. Whether in moments of joy, gratitude, or need, exclamations can be a powerful way to communicate with God and testify to His greatness.

Upon This, Postumianus Exclaims, "Let that Well-Known Man in Our ...
... Dialogues of Sulpitius Severus. Chapter XVI. Upon this, Postumianus exclaims,
"Let that well-known man in our immediate neighborhood? ...
/.../life and writings of sulpitius severus /chapter xvi upon this postumianus.htm

Argument: Then C??cilius Exclaims that He is Vanquished by ...
... Chapter XL."Argument: Then C??cilius Exclaims that He is Vanquished by Octavius;
And That, Being Now Conqueror Over Error, He Professes the Christian Religion ...
/.../the octavius of minucius felix/chapter xl argument then caecilius exclaims.htm

Since the Apostle Exclaims that He who Cleaves to the Lord is one ...
... The Sixth Ecumenical Council. Canon LX. Since the Apostle exclaims that
he who cleaves to the Lord is one spirit? Since the Apostle ...
/.../schaff/the seven ecumenical councils/canon lx since the apostle.htm

But, Says Some One, "Are These Things to be Understood of the Lord ...
... all who should hear these things preached by the Apostles would be perfectly amazed,
therefore also the Prophet speaking in their person exclaims, "Lord, who ...
/.../21 but says some one.htm

A Reasonable Service
... He is not ashamed to weep, for he sends his messages to the people and exclaims,
"I tell you these things weeping"; and here in this text he is strikingly ...
//christianbookshelf.org/chapman/and judas iscariot/a reasonable service.htm

The Grace of God
... He also affirms that they have wearied of him, and that they have also wearied him
with their iniquities, and then he exclaims, "I have not caused thee to ...
//christianbookshelf.org/chapman/and judas iscariot/the grace of god.htm

Visions of Future Glory
... "I am pained at my very heart," Jeremiah exclaims as he beholds the desolations
wrought during the closing scenes of earth's history. ...
/.../white/the story of prophets and kings/chapter 60 visions of future.htm

Sermon for St. Stephen's Day
... that he thinks nothing else but that he is cast off from the light of God's countenance;
and he moans greatly, and often with many tears exclaims: "O, my God ...
/.../xxv sermon for st stephens.htm

On the Feast of St Stephen or of St Lawrence
... that he thinks nothing else but that he is cast off from the light of God's countenance;
and he moans greatly, and often with many tears exclaims: "O my God ...
//christianbookshelf.org/tauler/the inner way/sermon iv on the feast.htm

Fragrant Spices from the Mountains of Myrrh. "Thou Art all Fair ...
... Song iv.6,) that He exclaims, in the words of our text, "Thou art all fair, My love."
At all seasons believers are very near the heart of the Lord Jesus, they ...
/.../spurgeon/till he come/fragrant spices from the mountains.htm

Exclaims (1 Occurrence)
... Multi-Version Concordance Exclaims (1 Occurrence). Romans 10:20 And Isaiah,
with strange boldness, exclaims, "I have been found by ...
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Exclaiming (6 Occurrences)

/e/exclaiming.htm - 8k

Zebulun (46 Occurrences)
... the first form occurs only in Judges 1:30; the other two are frequent, and are used
interchangeably; Zaboulon): In Genesis 30:20 Leah exclaims, "God hath ...
/z/zebulun.htm - 29k

Lignaloes
... The most difficult mention of aloes is the earliest where (Numbers 24:5, 6) Balaam
in his blessing on Israel exclaims-"How goodly are thy tents, O Jacob, Thy ...
/l/lignaloes.htm - 10k

Inquiring (23 Occurrences)
... Romans 10:20 And Isaiah, with strange boldness, exclaims, "I have been found by
those who were not looking for Me, I have revealed Myself to those who were not ...
/i/inquiring.htm - 13k

Exclamation (2 Occurrences)

/e/exclamation.htm - 7k

Boldness (25 Occurrences)
... Romans 10:20 And Isaiah, with strange boldness, exclaims, "I have been found by
those who were not looking for Me, I have revealed Myself to those who were not ...
/b/boldness.htm - 15k

Aloes (5 Occurrences)
... The most difficult mention of aloes is the earliest where (Numbers 24:5, 6) Balaam
in his blessing on Israel exclaims-"How goodly are thy tents, O Jacob, Thy ...
/a/aloes.htm - 12k

King (25505 Occurrences)
... Prince of Peace" (Isaiah 9:6, 7), of the increase of whose government there shall
be no end, and as the prophet gazes on him he joyfully exclaims: "Behold, a ...
/k/king.htm - 64k

Strange (234 Occurrences)
... Romans 10:20 And Isaiah, with strange boldness, exclaims, "I have been found by
those who were not looking for Me, I have revealed Myself to those who were not ...
/s/strange.htm - 45k

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