Strong’s H8643
תְּרוּעָה
Part of speech
Noun Feminine
Transliteration
truw`ah
Pronunciation
tuh-ROO-ah
Definition
Shout, blast, alarm, sound of a trumpet
Meaning
clamor, acclamation of joy, a battle-cry, clangor, of trumpets, as an alarum
Usage
The term "teruah" is used in the Hebrew Bible to denote a loud noise or sound, often associated with a shout of joy, a war cry, or the blast of a trumpet. It is frequently used in the context of religious ceremonies, military actions, and celebrations. The sound of "teruah" is intended to capture attention, signal an important event, or express a communal emotion, whether it be joy, alarm, or triumph.
Bible references
Leviticus 23:24;Leviticus 25:9;Numbers 10:5;Numbers 10:6;Numbers 10:6;Numbers 23:21;Numbers 29:1;Numbers 31:6;Joshua 6:5;Joshua 6:20;1 Samuel 4:5;1 Samuel 4:6;1 Samuel 4:6;2 Samuel 6:15;1 Chronicles 15:28;2 Chronicles 13:12;2 Chronicles 15:14;Ezra 3:11;Ezra 3:12;Ezra 3:13;Ezra 3:13;Job 8:21;Job 33:26;Job 39:25;Psalm 27:6