Definition and Meaning:
Jubilation refers to a feeling of great joy, triumph, or exultation. In the biblical context, it often denotes a communal expression of joy and thanksgiving, typically in response to God's mighty acts, deliverance, or blessings. Jubilation is characterized by singing, dancing, and the playing of musical instruments, reflecting the deep-seated joy and gratitude of God's people.

Biblical Instances of Jubilation:

1. The Exodus and the Song of Moses:
One of the earliest instances of jubilation in the Bible is found in the Book of Exodus. After the Israelites crossed the Red Sea and witnessed the destruction of Pharaoh's army, they expressed their joy through the Song of Moses. "Then Moses and the Israelites sang this song to the LORD: 'I will sing to the LORD, for He is highly exalted. The horse and rider He has thrown into the sea.'" (Exodus 15:1). This song is a powerful expression of jubilation, celebrating God's deliverance and faithfulness.

2. The Ark of the Covenant:
When King David brought the Ark of the Covenant to Jerusalem, there was great jubilation. "David and all the house of Israel were celebrating before the LORD with all kinds of wood instruments, harps, stringed instruments, tambourines, sistrums, and cymbals." (2 Samuel 6:5). This event underscores the joy and reverence associated with God's presence among His people.

3. Feasts and Festivals:
The Jewish feasts and festivals, such as Passover, Pentecost, and the Feast of Tabernacles, were times of jubilation. These occasions were marked by communal gatherings, sacrifices, and celebrations, as the people remembered and rejoiced in God's provision and covenant faithfulness. "You are to celebrate the Feast of Weeks to the LORD your God with a freewill offering that you give in proportion to how the LORD your God has blessed you. And you shall rejoice before the LORD your God..." (Deuteronomy 16:10-11).

4. The Return from Exile:
The return of the Jewish exiles from Babylonian captivity was another moment of jubilation. The rebuilding of the temple and the walls of Jerusalem were celebrated with great joy. "And they sang responsively with praise and thanksgiving to the LORD: 'For He is good; His loving devotion to Israel endures forever.' And all the people gave a great shout of praise to the LORD..." (Ezra 3:11).

5. The Psalms:
The Book of Psalms is replete with expressions of jubilation. Many psalms call the people to rejoice and praise God for His mighty works and steadfast love. "Shout for joy to the LORD, all the earth. Serve the LORD with gladness; come into His presence with joyful songs." (Psalm 100:1-2). The psalms capture the essence of jubilation as a response to God's character and deeds.

Theological Significance:

Jubilation in the Bible is not merely an emotional response but a profound act of worship. It acknowledges God's sovereignty, goodness, and faithfulness. Jubilation serves as a reminder of the joy found in God's presence and the hope of His promises. It is both a personal and communal expression, uniting believers in a shared celebration of God's grace and mercy.

Practical Application:

For Christians today, jubilation can be expressed through worship, prayer, and community gatherings. It is an invitation to celebrate God's work in our lives and the world. Whether through song, dance, or other forms of praise, jubilation is a vital aspect of the Christian faith, reflecting the joy of salvation and the anticipation of Christ's return.(n.) A triumphant shouting; rejoicing; exultation.

Psalm XLVII.
... 6. "God is gone up with jubilation" (ver.5). Even He our God, the Lord Christ, is
gone up with jubilation; "the Lord with the sound of a trumpet." "Is gone up ...
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Psalm CL.
... 6. "Praise Him on the well-sounding cymbals, praise Him on cymbals of jubilation"
(ver.5). Cymbals touch one another in order to sound, and therefore are by ...
/...//christianbookshelf.org/augustine/exposition on the book of psalms/psalm cl.htm

Of Contemplation
... sweetness of angels praise. This is the jubilation that is the end of perfect
prayer and high devotion in this life. This is the ...
/...//christianbookshelf.org/rolle/the fire of love/chapter xii of contemplation.htm

Describes an Effect which Proves the Prayer Spoken of in the Last ...
... 11. Amongst these favours, at once painful and pleasant, Our Lord sometimes causes
in the soul a certain jubilation [321] and a strange and mysterious kind of ...
/.../teresa/the interior castle or the mansions/chapter vi describes an effect.htm

No House of any Pretension to be Called a Palace is in the Least ...
... There was great jubilation in the palace, for this was the first baby the queen
had had, and there is as much happiness over a new baby in a palace as in a ...
/.../macdonald/at the back of the north wind/chapter 28 no house of.htm

Chapter xxxvi
... Cheran ""turtle"; 'Akan (v. Genesis 36:27) ""swift"; 'Aran (v. Genesis 36:28)
""mountain goat"; Jobab (v. Genesis 36:33) " "jubilation"; Bozrah ""fold ...
/.../christianbookshelf.org/leupold/exposition of genesis volume 1/chapter xxxvi.htm

S. Stephen's Day
... Of her promised Saviour's birth: Yesterday the Angel nation. Poured the strains
of jubilation. O'er the Monarch born on earth. But today, o'er death victorious, ...
//christianbookshelf.org/neale/hymns of the eastern church/s stephens day.htm

That we must Rest in God Above all Goods and Gifts
... all hope and promise, above all merit and desire, above all gifts and rewards which
Thou canst give and pour forth, above all joy and jubilation which the mind ...
/...//christianbookshelf.org/kempis/imitation of christ/chapter xxi that we must.htm

A Threefold Disease and a Twofold Cure.
... all should be peace and joy. His song was modulated from a saddened minor
to triumphant jubilation. In the beginning of this chapter ...
/.../maclaren/expositions of holy scripture h/a threefold disease and a.htm

The First Chapter: the Great Reverence with which we Should ...
... He offered a thousand victims in Your honor and solemnly bore the Ark of the Covenant
with trumpeting and jubilation to the place prepared for it; and I ...
/.../kempis/the imitation of christ/the first chapter the great.htm

Jubilation (1 Occurrence)
... Multi-Version Concordance Jubilation (1 Occurrence). Hosea 9:1 Don't rejoice, Israel,
to jubilation like the nations; for you were unfaithful to your God. ...
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Jubilant (13 Occurrences)
... Yahweh. (See NAS). Hosea 9:1 Don't rejoice, Israel, to jubilation like
the nations; for you were unfaithful to your God. You love ...
/j/jubilant.htm - 9k

Jubilee (25 Occurrences)

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Unfaithful (58 Occurrences)
... They were unfaithful to me, there. (WEB NIV). Hosea 9:1 Don't rejoice, Israel, to
jubilation like the nations; for you were unfaithful to your God. ...
/u/unfaithful.htm - 23k

Wages (52 Occurrences)
... eat them. (WEB NAS). Hosea 9:1 Don't rejoice, Israel, to jubilation like
the nations; for you were unfaithful to your God. You love ...
/w/wages.htm - 28k

Threshing (57 Occurrences)
... (WEB KJV JPS ASV DBY WBS YLT NAS RSV NIV). Hosea 9:1 Don't rejoice, Israel, to
jubilation like the nations; for you were unfaithful to your God. ...
/t/threshing.htm - 28k

Prostitute (83 Occurrences)
... Israel is defiled. (WEB). Hosea 9:1 Don't rejoice, Israel, to jubilation
like the nations; for you were unfaithful to your God. You ...
/p/prostitute.htm - 33k

Floor (69 Occurrences)
... broken. (BBE NIV). Hosea 9:1 Don't rejoice, Israel, to jubilation like
the nations; for you were unfaithful to your God. You love ...
/f/floor.htm - 32k

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