Holy Roar Study Guide

Halal

To boast, rave, shine, celebrate, or be clamorously foolish in praise.

“Let them praise [blank] his name with dancing and make music to him with timbrel and harp.”  Psalm 149:3

Song: “God’s Great Dance Floor.” It is a pure, unashamed celebration.

Where the word “hallelujah” comes from

Shabach

To address loudly, shout, commend, glory, and triumph in praise.

“One generation shall praise [blank] Your works to another, and shall declare Your mighty acts.”  Psalm 145:4

 Song: “How Great is Our God.” 

It is an anthem of praise sung around the world by the whole church regardless of language, age, or region.

Yadah

To revere or worship with extended hands, hold out hands, or throw a stone or arrow in praise.

“May the people praise [blank] you, God; may all the peoples praise [blank] you.”  Psalm 67:3

Song: “Holy is The Lord.” 

It is a call to lift your hands in awe and wonder of the holiness of God.

Barak

To kneel, bless God in adoration, praise, salute, or thank in worship.

“Enter his gates with thanksgiving and his courts with praise; give thanks to him and praise [blank] his name.”  Psalm 100:4

 Song: “We Fall Down.” 

It is a song in which people from all walks of life declare their need to get low before God, to bow in the glory of his presence, eyes fixed on him.

Tehillah

Laudation, hymn, song of praise, new song, or spontaneous song in worship.

“But You are holy, enthroned in the praises [blank] of Isreal.”  Psalm 22:3

Song: “Good Good Father.” 

It was a spontaneous song borne from a personal experience.

Zamar

To make music, celebrate in song and music, or touch musical instruments in praise.

“I will sing a new song to You, O God; on a harp of ten strings, I will sing praises [blank] to You.” Psalm 144:9

Towdah

Extension of the hand, thanksgiving, confession, sacrifice of praise, thanksgiving for things not yet received, or choir of worshippers in worship.

“In God, I have put my trust; I will not be afraid. What can man do to me? Vows made to You are binding upon me, O God; I will render praises [blank] to You.”  Psalm 56: 11-12

Song: “ I Lift My Hands.” 

It is a testament to God’s faithfulness- an expectant declaration that he is still in control regardless of our circumstances.