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Songs

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Scripture records songs of praise, victory, prayer, prophecy, and thanksgiving from Moses, Deborah, David, Hannah, Mary, angels, and others. These songs express God’s mighty works and the worship of his people.

Definition

Biblical songs are poetic expressions of praise, victory, prayer, prophecy, thanksgiving, and worship. They recount God’s mighty works and express the responses of his servants and people.

Biblical Usage

Songs are attributed to Moses, Deborah, Hannah, David, Mary, Zacharias, angels, Simeon, Solomon, and the redeemed. They occur in both Old and New Testament passages and include songs of deliverance, praise, and heavenly worship.

Scripture References

Exodus 15 Numbers 21:17 Deuteronomy 32 Revelation 15:3 Judges 5 1 Samuel 2 2 Samuel 22 Luke 1:46-55 Luke 1:68-79 Luke 2:13 Luke 2:29 Revelation 5:9 Revelation 19

Related Figures

Moses David Deborah Hannah Mary Simeon

Historical Bible Dictionaries

Easton's Bible Dictionary
Of Moses (Ex. 15; Num. 21:17; Deut. 32; Rev. 15:3), Deborah (Judg. 5), Hannah (1 Sam. 2), David (2 Sam. 22, and Psalms), Mary (Luke 1:46-55), Zacharias (Luke 1:68-79), the angels (Luke 2:13), Simeon (Luke 2:29), the redeemed (Rev. 5:9; 19), Solomon (see SOLOMON, SONGS OF).
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