The term "Shouters" is not directly found in the Bible, but it is often used to describe a particular style of worship characterized by exuberant praise, vocal expressions of joy, and sometimes physical movement. This form of worship is typically associated with Pentecostal and Charismatic Christian traditions, where the emphasis is placed on the active presence of the Holy Spirit in the life of believers.

Biblical Basis for Shouting in Worship

The practice of shouting in worship has its roots in various biblical passages that encourage vocal expressions of praise and joy. In the Old Testament, the Hebrew word "rua" is often translated as "shout" and is used in the context of worship and celebration. For example, Psalm 100:1 exhorts, "Shout for joy to the LORD, all the earth." This verse highlights the call for all creation to express joy vocally in the presence of God.

Another significant passage is found in 2 Samuel 6:14-15 , where King David is described as "dancing before the LORD with all his might" while "all the house of Israel brought up the ark of the LORD with shouting and the sound of the trumpet." This event underscores the biblical precedent for exuberant and vocal worship as a response to God's presence and blessings.

New Testament Context

In the New Testament, the theme of joyful and vocal worship continues. The early church is depicted as a community filled with the Holy Spirit, often expressing their faith with boldness and joy. Acts 2:46-47 describes the early believers as

'Time for Thee to Work'
... A widespread literature provides so many"I would not say empty"spaces for any voice
to reverberate in, that both the shouters and the listeners are apt to ...
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Chatter xviii. The Great Immigration.
... deemed to be important, were infused with a spirit of partisanship as little spiritual
as the enthusiasm which animates the strugglers and the shouters at a ...
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Shouters (1 Occurrence)
... Multi-Version Concordance Shouters (1 Occurrence). Judges 5:11 By the voice
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Shouteth (2 Occurrences)

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Ruled (84 Occurrences)
... Judges 5:11 By the voice of shouters Between the places of drawing water, There
they give out righteous acts of Jehovah, Righteous acts of His villages in ...
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Shouted (65 Occurrences)

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