Biblical forms of Worship and Praise

Biblical forms of Worship and Praise

1.                  Using the voice (Psalm 35:18, 27; 40:16; 70:4; Ephesians 5:19; Revelation 19:1)

2.                  Lifting a shout (Psalm 5:11; 32:11; 35:27; 47:1; 71:23; 81:1; 95:1-2; 98:6; 132:9; 132:16)

3.                  Loud noise (Psalm 98:4)

4.                  Lifting the hands (Leviticus 9:22; I Kings 8:22, 38, 54; Psalm 28:2; 63:4; 119:48; 134:2; 143:6; )

5.                  Clapping (Psalm 47:1; 98:8; Isaiah 55:12)

6.                  Dancing (Exodus 15:20; 2 Samuel 6:14; Psalm 30:11; 149:3; 150:4; Ecclesiastes 3:4; Jeremiah 31:4,13)

7.                  Processions (Psalm 68:24-27)

8.                  Twirling and leaping (2 Samuel 6:16; Acts 3:8)

9.                  Standing (I Chronicles 23:30; 2 Chronicles 20:19; 29:26; Nehemiah 9:5; Psalm 28:7; 134:1; 135:2, 3)

10.              Bowing and kneeling (Psalm 5:7; 45:11; 95:6; Ephesians 3:14; Philippians 2:10; Revelation 4:10; 5:8, 14; 7:11; 11:16; 19:4)

11.              Singing (2 Chronicles 23:18; Psalm 47:6; 96:1-2; 98:4; Matthew 26:30; Acts 16:25; Romans 15:9; Ephesians 5:19; Colossians 3:16; James 5:13)

12.              Psalms (The Written Word) (I Chronicles 16:7, 9; Psalms 95:2; 105:2; Ephesians 5:19; Colossians 3:16; James 5:13)

13.              Hymns (Sound theological tradition and composition in song) (Matthew 26:30; Ephesians 5:19; Colossians 3:16)

14.              Spiritual Songs (Spontaneous songs of the spirit to the Lord whether in a person’s language or in other “tongues”)  (Ephesians 5:19; Colossians 3:16; I Corinthians 14:15)

15.              Singing with other tongues (Spiritual songs in the spirit) (I Corinthians 14:15)

16.              New Songs (new, inspired, timely compositions in song)(Psalm 33:3; 40:3; 96:1; 98:1; 144:9; 149:1; Revelation 5:9)

17.              Song of the Lord (Prophetic song of the Lord to His people) (2 Chronicles 29:27; Zephaniah 3:17; Hebrews 2:12)

18.              Playing musical instruments (I Chronicles 23:5; Psalm 150:3-5; Revelation 5:8, 14:2; 15:2)

19.              Blowing trumpets or shofars (Psalm 98:6; 150:3)

20.              Banners (Psalm 20:5-9; 60:4-5; Song of Solomon 6:4, 10; Isaiah 31:8-9; 59:19; Zechariah 9:9-16; John 12:32)

21.       Silence (Habakkuk 2:20) (Usually associated with awe of imminent judgment)