Topical Encyclopedia In the Bible, the concept of sound is multifaceted, encompassing both literal and metaphorical dimensions. Sound is often associated with communication, divine revelation, worship, and the manifestation of God's presence. The Bible frequently uses sound to convey spiritual truths and to illustrate the power and majesty of God.Sound as Communication Sound is a primary means of communication in the Bible. God often uses sound to convey His messages to His people. In Exodus 19:19, the sound of the trumpet grows louder and louder as Moses speaks, and God answers him with a voice. This illustrates the use of sound as a medium for divine-human interaction. Similarly, in 1 Kings 19:12, Elijah experiences God's presence not in the wind, earthquake, or fire, but in a "gentle whisper," highlighting the subtlety and intimacy of God's communication. Sound in Worship Sound plays a crucial role in worship throughout the Scriptures. The Psalms, in particular, are replete with references to sound as an expression of praise and adoration. Psalm 150:5 exhorts, "Praise Him with the clash of cymbals; praise Him with resounding cymbals." Here, sound is an integral part of worship, used to glorify God with musical instruments. The joyful noise made by the people of God is a recurring theme, as seen in Psalm 100:1 : "Shout for joy to the LORD, all the earth." Sound as a Manifestation of God's Presence The Bible often associates sound with the manifestation of God's presence and power. In Acts 2:2 , during the event of Pentecost, "Suddenly a sound like a mighty rushing wind came from heaven and filled the whole house where they were sitting." This sound signifies the arrival of the Holy Spirit, marking a pivotal moment in the early Church. Similarly, in Revelation 1:10 , John describes hearing "a loud voice like a trumpet," signifying the authoritative and commanding presence of Christ. Sound in Judgment and Warning Sound is also used as a symbol of judgment and warning. In the prophetic literature, the sound of the trumpet often signals impending judgment or calls for repentance. Joel 2:1 declares, "Blow the trumpet in Zion; sound the alarm on My holy mountain!" This use of sound serves as a wake-up call for the people to turn back to God and prepare for His coming. Metaphorical Use of Sound The Bible employs sound metaphorically to describe spiritual realities. In 1 Corinthians 13:1 , Paul writes, "If I speak in the tongues of men and of angels, but have not love, I am only a resounding gong or a clanging cymbal." Here, sound is used to illustrate the emptiness of actions without love, emphasizing the importance of genuine Christian virtue. Conclusion Throughout the Bible, sound is a dynamic and powerful element that conveys divine messages, enhances worship, signifies God's presence, warns of judgment, and illustrates spiritual truths. Whether through the gentle whisper of God's voice or the resounding clash of cymbals in praise, sound serves as a vital component in the biblical narrative, reflecting the multifaceted ways in which God interacts with His creation. Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary 1. (n.) The air bladder of a fish; as, cod sounds are an esteemed article of food.2. (n.) A cuttlefish. 3. (superl.) Whole; unbroken; unharmed; free from flaw, defect, or decay; perfect of the kind; as, sound timber; sound fruit; a sound tooth; a sound ship. 4. (superl.) Healthy; not diseased; not being in a morbid state; -- said of body or mind; as, a sound body; a sound constitution; a sound understanding. 5. (superl.) Firm; strong; safe. 6. (superl.) Free from error; correct; right; honest; true; faithful; orthodox; -- said of persons; as, a sound lawyer; a sound thinker. 7. (superl.) Founded in truth or right; supported by justice; not to be overthrown on refuted; not fallacious; as, sound argument or reasoning; a sound objection; sound doctrine; sound principles. 8. (superl.) heavy; laid on with force; as, a sound beating. 9. (superl.) Undisturbed; deep; profound; as, sound sleep. 10. (superl.) Founded in law; legal; valid; not defective; as, a sound title to land. 11. (adv.) Soundly. 12. (n.) A narrow passage of water, or a strait between the mainland and an island; also, a strait connecting two seas, or connecting a sea or lake with the ocean; as, the Sound between the Baltic and the german Ocean; Long Island Sound. 13. (v. t.) To measure the depth of; to fathom; especially, to ascertain the depth of by means of a line and plummet. 14. (v. t.) Fig.: To ascertain, or try to ascertain, the thoughts, motives, and purposes of (a person); to examine; to try; to test; to probe. 15. (v. t.) To explore, as the bladder or urethra, with a sound; to examine with a sound; also, to examine by auscultation or percussion; as, to sound a patient. 16. (v. i.) To ascertain the depth of water with a sounding line or other device. 17. (n.) Any elongated instrument or probe, usually metallic, by which cavities of the body are sounded or explored, especially the bladder for stone, or the urethra for a stricture. 18. (n.) The perceived object occasioned by the impulse or vibration of a material substance affecting the ear; a sensation or perception of the mind received through the ear, and produced by the impulse or vibration of the air or other medium with which the ear is in contact; the effect of an impression made on the organs of hearing by an impulse or vibration of the air caused by a collision of bodies, or by other means; noise; report; as, the sound of a drum; the sound of the human voice; a horrid sound; a charming sound; a sharp, high, or shrill sound. 19. (n.) The occasion of sound; the impulse or vibration which would occasion sound to a percipient if present with unimpaired; hence, the theory of vibrations in elastic media such cause sound; as, a treatise on sound. 20. (n.) Noise without signification; empty noise; noise and nothing else. 21. (v. i.) To make a noise; to utter a voice; to make an impulse of the air that shall strike the organs of hearing with a perceptible effect. 22. (v. i.) To be conveyed in sound; to be spread or published; to convey intelligence by sound. 23. (v. i.) To make or convey a certain impression, or to have a certain import, when heard; hence, to seem; to appear; as, this reproof sounds harsh; the story sounds like an invention. 24. (v. t.) To causes to make a noise; to play on; as, to sound a trumpet or a horn. 25. (v. t.) To cause to exit as a sound; as, to sound a note with the voice, or on an instrument. 26. (v. t.) To order, direct, indicate, or proclaim by a sound, or sounds; to give a signal for by a certain sound; as, to sound a retreat; to sound a parley. 27. (v. t.) To celebrate or honor by sounds; to cause to be reported; to publish or proclaim; as, to sound the praises of fame of a great man or a great exploit. 28. (v. t.) To examine the condition of (anything) by causing the same to emit sounds and noting their character; as, to sound a piece of timber; to sound a vase; to sound the lungs of a patient. 29. (v. t.) To signify; to import; to denote. International Standard Bible Encyclopedia SOUNDsound: In Isaiah 63:15 the King James Version has "the sounding of thy bowels," a painfully literal translation of hamon me'eykha, with the similar phrase, "my bowels shall sound like an harp," in Isaiah 16:11 (compare Jeremiah 48:36). The intestines were considered a seat of emotion, and at times of great excitement were thought (in poetry, at least) to become tense and to give forth a musical sound. The Revised Version (British and American) (following the King James Version in Jeremiah 48:36) substitutes "heart" for "bowels" in Isaiah 16:11, thus obscuring the figure but preserving the sense. In Isaiah 63:15 the Revised Version (British and American) paraphrases "the yearning of thy heart" (the English Revised Version "bowels"), a needless change from 16:11. Greek 4537. salpizo -- to sound a trumpet ... to sound a trumpet. Part of Speech: Verb Transliteration: salpizo Phonetic Spelling: (sal-pid'-zo) Short Definition: I sound a trumpet Definition: I sound a ... //strongsnumbers.com/greek2/4537.htm - 6k 2278. echeo -- to make a loud noise, to sound 5198. hugiaino -- to be sound, healthy 5199. hugies -- sound, whole, healthy 4993. sophroneo -- to be of sound mind, ie to be temperate 5456. phone -- a voice, sound 1837. execheo -- to sound forth 2279. echos -- a noise, sound 5353. phthoggos -- a sound 4998. sophron -- of sound mind, self-controlled Strong's Hebrew 6963. qol -- sound, voice... 6962b, 6963. qol. 6964 . sound, voice. Transliteration: qol Phonetic Spelling: (kole) Short Definition: voice. Word Origin from ... /hebrew/6963.htm - 6k 8454. tushiyyah -- sound, efficient wisdom, abiding success 2690. chatsar -- to sound a trumpet 8549. tamim -- complete, sound 1998. hemyah -- a sound, music 1999. hamullah -- perhaps rainstorm, a rushing or roaring sound 1995. hamon -- a sound, murmur, roar, crowd, abundance 8608. taphaph -- to sound the timbrel, beat 8087a. shema -- a sound 7999a. shalem -- to be complete or sound Library The Joyful Sound Light and Sound Whether the Sound of the Trumpet Will be the Cause of Our ... The Form of Sound Words The Sound in the Mulberry Trees "There is a Sound of Abundance of Rain. " 1 Kings, xix. 41 "A Low, Soft, Solemn Sound" To a Sound Will is Committed the Power of Persevering or of not ... CM "Hark! the Glad Sound, the Saviour Comes. " "A Judicious Naturalist Observes, that Sound and Strong Lungs are ... Thesaurus Sound (1245 Occurrences)... 3. (superl.) Whole; unbroken; unharmed; free from flaw, defect, or decay; perfect of the kind; as, sound timber; sound fruit; a sound tooth; a sound ship. ... /s/sound.htm - 12k Trumpet-sound (1 Occurrence) Ring (33 Occurrences) Cornet (8 Occurrences) Flute (16 Occurrences) Resound (8 Occurrences) Shrill (1 Occurrence) Psaltery (17 Occurrences) Pipe (13 Occurrences) Musick (10 Occurrences) Resources What does the Bible mean when it refers to a sound mind? | GotQuestions.orgWhy is sound doctrine so important? | GotQuestions.org Is the 9Marks series biblically sound? | GotQuestions.org Sound: Dictionary and Thesaurus | Clyx.com Bible Concordance • Bible Dictionary • Bible Encyclopedia • Topical Bible • Bible Thesuarus Concordance Sound (1245 Occurrences)Sound is used 1245 times in 12 translations. You can narrow your search using the Advanced Bible Search. Subtopics Related Terms |
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