Holy Roar Study Guide
Halal- To boast. To rave. To shine. To celebrate. To be clamorously foolish.
“Let them praise [halal] 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.
Shabach- To address in a loud tone. To shout. To commend, glory, and triumph.
“One generation shall praise [shabach] 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. To hold out the hands. To throw a stone or arrow.
“May the people praise [yadah] you, God; may all the peoples praise [yadah] 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. To bless God (as an act of adoration). To praise. To salute. To thank.
“Enter his gates with thanksgiving and his courts with praise; give thanks to him and praise [barak] 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. A hymn. A song of praise. A new song. A spontaneous song.
“But You are holy, enthroned in the praises [tehillah] of Isreal.” Psalm 22:3
Song: “Good Good Father.”
It was a spontaneous song borne from a personal experience.
Zamar- To make music. To celebrate in song and music. To touch the strings or parts of musical instruments.
“I will sing a new song to You, O God; on a harp of ten strings, I will sing praises [zamar] to You.” Psalm 144:9
Towdah- An extension of the hand. Thanksgiving. A confession. A sacrifice of praise. Thanksgiving for things not yet received. A choir of worshippers.
“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 [towdah] 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.