![]() ![]() ![]() It is an expression of disgust and anger: Balak wasĪngry because Balaam blessed the people of Israel instead of cursing In this context the prophet personifies the trees of the fieldĪnd describes them as clapping their hands as a gesture of joy (Isa.ģ. His exiled people is so wonderful and glorious that even nature will The return of the people of God from their captivity in Babylon isĭescribed by Isaiah as an act of redemption. It is an expression of joy on account of God's saving actions: Even nature should rejoice before the Lord.Ģ. Hills to clap their hands because the Lord is coming as King and Judge In Ps 98:8 the people are exhorted to praise the Lord and the 47:1 where the psalmist invites all peoples toĬlap their hands because the Lord is being proclaimed as King over theĮarth. ![]() Hands and shouted, "Long live the king!" (2 Kgs. Legitimate heir to the throne those who were present clapped their It is an expression of joy at the ascension of the king: ThisĪ social function of the gesture. The phrase is used in several different ways.ġ. kaf) to communicate the action of clapping ("striking the hands"). They are used in conjunction with the noun "hand" The following is the summary of the research of one studiousĪdventist Bible scholar, Angel Manuel Rodriguez, Director of theįour Hebrew verbs are used to express the action of clapping ( macha', nakah, saphak, taqa'),Īnd all of them contain, as would be expected, the idea of striking ,the practice came out a desire to pattern after other churches” ( Selected Messages,Ģ:18). In fact, a careful study of the Bible indicates that clapping (orĪpplause) as found in our churches today was not part of the worship Even then, it points to aįuture time when we shall express our joy when the Lord becomes King The applause is not directed to any human being, but rather to Notice, however, that God alone is the recipient of the clapping of Of triumph! For the Lord Most High is awesome He is a great King over Passages often quoted to justify applause in the church is Psalm 47:1,Ģ: “Oh, clap your hands, all you peoples! Shout to God with the voice More importantly, Adventists must be sure the practice isĪpplause/Clapping in the Bible. One who is being applauded-especially in a context of religious Praise, Christians must be mindful of the dangers of applause to the While there may be nothing inherently wrong with the use of applause inĪ social context, inasmuch as it is an expression of appreciation or In the secular arena the “applause meter” is used to select Greater the appreciation of the persons who, or whose works, are beingĪpplauded. The dictionary defines applause as “theĬlapping of hands to express welcome, enjoyment, appreciation, orĪpproval.” Often, the more intense and prolonged the applause, the during church services? Did the Seventh-dayĪdventists pioneers approve the practice?ĭefinition. Services? Should congregations applaud preachers, musicians, people who Is applause/clapping a biblically legitimate practice for worship Well as Pentecostal/Charismatic churches. ![]() The practice in the televised religious services of mega-churches as The entertainment industry, but it has become very popular because of Today, applause or clapping is usually associated with Hollywood or Shortly before the close of probation, Satan will introduce drummingĪnd dancing in the church in order to deceive God’s people. This article, which draws on works already done by others, willīriefly look at these passages. Justification for clapping/applause, drumming, and dancing in theĬhurch. Often, certain Bible passages are employed by proponents as (4) a lack of understanding of what the Bible and Spirit of Prophecy says on the subject. Incorporating elements from traditional, local, or non-Christian forms (3) the attempt in developing countries to “indiginize” the church by Mega-churches and Charismatic/Pentecostal churches of our day (2) the adoption of the worship and evangelistic styles of popular In the adoption of Hollywood-style entertainment in our church services (1) the increasing worldliness in our churches, resulting These phenomena have been fueled by several (clapping), uplifted hands, drumming, and dancing in Seventh-dayĪdventist worship services. Questions are being raised today about the legitimacy of applause ![]()
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