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What is meant by "Make a joyful noise?"
Psalms 95:1 - 11
NKJV - 1 Oh come, let us sing to the LORD! Let us shout joyfully to the Rock of our salvation. 2 Let us come before His presence with thanksgiving; Let us shout joyfully to Him with psalms.
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Asked December 13 2014
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Otha McLennan
I want to comment on this wonderful verse because I feel this call to enter into the presence of God is more than just a "noise". In light of scripture starting in the old testament the priest had to be clean, and also the people before coming into the presence of God. How can we praise the "rock of our salvation" if we do not know him as Savior?
That is the "purpose and foundation" of the joyful noise. Verses 6-11 tells us how we are able to make an "acceptable" noise to God. John 4:24 God is a Spirit: and they that worship him must worship him in spirit and in truth. God is not "hard-up" for just "noise". Scripture teaches us that "after a conversion" the recipient went away "rejoicing and praising" God. I can only offer an acceptable "joyful noise" unto God, when I present my body a living sacrifice, holy and acceptable unto God. Rom. 12:1 daily. I appreciate this site where there is an opportunity to grow in scriptual knowledge from all. God bless.
Taiye Adesoji
In deep and thoughtful sound of joy that can be heard to God our rock
Jack Gutknecht
Although I believe this is meant to be read by the nation of Israel, it can apply indirectly to everyone. "Make a joyful noise" means sing and shout loudly with happiness and praise to God. It's an enthusiastic invitation to celebrate God as your protector and rescuer. there is no need for perfect singing, just pure joy! I often use this verse when encouraging everyone, even people who can't carry a tune, to sing. God looks at the heart and is pleased when we "make a joyful noise!"