Strong’s H7321

רוּעַ

Part of speech

Verb

Transliteration

ruwa`

Pronunciation

roo-ah

Definition

To shout, to cry out, to make a loud noise, to sound an alarm

Meaning

to mar, to split the ears, shout

Usage

The Hebrew verb "rua" primarily conveys the act of making a loud noise, often in the form of a shout or cry. It is used in various contexts, including expressions of joy, alarm, or battle cries. The term can denote both positive and negative connotations, such as a joyful shout of triumph or a cry of distress.

Bible references

Numbers 10:7;Numbers 10:9;Joshua 6:5;Joshua 6:10;Joshua 6:10;Joshua 6:10;Joshua 6:16;Joshua 6:20;Joshua 6:20;Judges 7:21;Judges 15:14;1 Samuel 4:5;1 Samuel 10:24;1 Samuel 17:20;1 Samuel 17:52;2 Chronicles 13:12;2 Chronicles 13:15;2 Chronicles 13:15;Ezra 3:11;Ezra 3:13;Job 30:5;Job 38:7;Psalm 41:11;Psalm 47:1;Psalm 60:8