Strongs Number: H7321
| Hebrew Word: | רוּעַ |
| Transliteration: | rûwaʻ |
| Phonetic: | roo-ah' |
| Part of Speech: | Verb |
| Strongs Definition: | to mar (especially by breaking); figuratively to split the ears (with {sound}) that {is} shout (for alarm or joy) |
| BDB Definition: |
1. to shout, raise a sound, cry out, give a blast a. (Hiphil) 1. to shout a war-cry or alarm of battle 2. to sound a signal for war or march 3. to shout in triumph (over enemies) 4. to shout in applause 5. to shout (with religious impulse) 6. to cry out in distress b. (Polal) to utter a shout c. (Hithpolel) 1. to shout in triumph 2. to shout for joy 2. (Niphal) destroyed |
| Origin: | A primitive root |
| Bible Usage: | blow an {alarm} cry ({alarm} {aloud} {out}) {destroy} make a joyful {noise} {smart} shout (for {joy}) sound an {alarm} triumph. |