Strong's H7442 (Hebrew)

Hebrew: רָנַן (rânan)

Pronunciation: raw-nan'

Morphology: v

Derivation: a primitive root

Definition: properly, to creak (or emit a stridulous sound), i.e. to shout (usually for joy)

KJV Renderings: aloud for joy, cry out, be joyful (greatly, make to) rejoice, (cause to) shout (for joy), (cause to) sing (aloud, for joy, out), triumph

Senses

1. to overcome
   1. (Hithpolel) to be overcome
2. to cry out, shout for joy, give a ringing cry
   1. (Qal)
      1. to give a ringing cry (in joy, exaltation, distress)
      2. to cry aloud (in summons, exhortation of wisdom)
   2. (Piel) to give a ringing cry (in joy, exultation, praise
   3. (Pual) ringing cry, singing out (passive)
   4. (Hiphil) to cause to ring or sing out (for joy)
   5. (Hithpolel) rejoicing (participle)

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