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<!DOCTYPE html PUBLIC "-//W3C//DTD XHTML 1.0 Transitional//EN" "http://www.w3.org/TR/xhtml1/DTD/xhtml1-transitional.dtd"><html xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml"><head><meta http-equiv="Content-Type" content="text/html; charset=utf-8" /><meta name="viewport" content="width=device-width; initial-scale=1.0;"/><title>Topical Bible: Rattles</title><link rel="canonical" href="https://biblehub.com/topical/r/rattles.htm" /><link rel="stylesheet" href="/newtopical.css" type="text/css" media="Screen" /><link rel="stylesheet" href="/print.css" type="text/css" media="Print" /><script type="application/javascript" src="https://scripts.webcontentassessor.com/scripts/8a2459b64f9cac8122fc7f2eac4409c8555fac9383016db59c4c26e3d5b8b157"></script><script src='https://qd.admetricspro.com/js/biblehub/biblehub-layout-loader-revcatch.js'></script><script id='HyDgbd_1s' src='https://prebidads.revcatch.com/ads.js' type='text/javascript' async></script><script>(function(w,d,b,s,i){var cts=d.createElement(s);cts.async=true;cts.id='catchscript'; cts.dataset.appid=i;cts.src='https://app.protectsubrev.com/catch_rp.js?cb='+Math.random(); document.head.appendChild(cts); }) (window,document,'head','script','rc-anksrH');</script></head> <script async src="https://www.googletagmanager.com/gtag/js?id=G-LR4HSKRP2H"></script> <script> window.dataLayer = window.dataLayer || []; function gtag(){dataLayer.push(arguments);} gtag('js', new Date()); gtag('config', 'G-LR4HSKRP2H'); </script><body><div id="fx"><table width="100%" border="0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" id="fx2"><tr><td><iframe width="100%" height="30" scrolling="no" src="/topical/vmenus/job/39-23.htm" align="left" frameborder="0"></iframe></td></tr></table></div><div id="blnk"></div><div align="center"><table width="100%" border="0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" class="maintable"><tr><td><div id="fx5"><table width="100%" border="0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" id="fx6"><tr><td><iframe width="100%" height="245" scrolling="no" src="//biblehu.com/bmcde/r/rattles.htm" frameborder="0"></iframe></td></tr></table></div></td></tr></table></div><div align="center"><table width="100%" border="0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" class="maintable3"><tr><td><table width="100%" border="0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" align="center" id="announce"><tr><td><div id="l1"><div id="breadcrumbs"><a href="/">Bible</a> > <a href="/topical/">Topical</a> > Rattles</div><div id="anc"><iframe src="/anc.htm" width="100%" height="27" scrolling="no" frameborder="0"></iframe></div><div id="anc2"><table width="100%" border="0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" align="center"><tr><td><iframe src="/anc2.htm" width="100%" height="27" scrolling="no" frameborder="0"></iframe></td></tr></table></div></div></td></tr></table><div id="movebox2"><table border="0" align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0"><tr><td><div id="topheading"><a href="/topical/r/rattle.htm" title="Rattle">◄</a> Rattles <a href="/topical/r/rattleth.htm" title="Rattleth">►</a></div></td></tr></table></div><div align="center" class="maintable2"><table border="0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" align="center"><tr><td><div id="topverse">Jump to: <a href="#cnc" title="Multiversion Concordance">Concordance</a> • <a href="#thes" title="Bible Thesaurus">Thesaurus</a> • <a href="#heb" title="Strong's Hebrew Concordance">Hebrew</a> • <a href="#lib" title="Library">Library</a> • <a href="#sub" title="Subtopics">Subtopics</a> • <a href="#rel" title="Related Terms">Terms</a></div><div id="leftbox"><div class="padleft"><a name="te" id="te"></a><div class="vheading2">Topical Encyclopedia</div>Rattles, as understood in contemporary terms, are small objects that produce sound when shaken. While the Bible does not explicitly mention rattles as we know them today, the concept of noise-making instruments is present throughout the Scriptures, often associated with music, celebration, or warning.<br><br><b>Biblical Context and Symbolism</b><br><br>In biblical times, instruments that produced sound were integral to various aspects of life, including worship, celebration, and communication. Although the specific term "rattle" is not found in the Bible, the use of percussion instruments is well-documented. For example, tambourines and cymbals were commonly used in worship and celebration. In <a href="/exodus/15-20.htm">Exodus 15:20</a> , we read, "Then Miriam the prophetess, Aaron’s sister, took a tambourine in her hand, and all the women followed her with tambourines and dancing." This passage highlights the use of percussion instruments in expressing joy and worship.<br><br><b>Rattles in Worship and Celebration</b><br><br>The use of sound-making devices in worship is a recurring theme in the Bible. Instruments that create noise, such as tambourines and cymbals, were often used to praise God and celebrate His mighty works. <a href="/psalms/150-4.htm">Psalm 150:4</a> encourages the use of such instruments: "Praise Him with tambourine and dancing; praise Him with strings and flute." While not explicitly mentioning rattles, the principle of using sound to glorify God is evident.<br><br><b>Rattles as a Symbol of Warning</b><br><br>In a broader sense, the concept of making noise as a form of warning is also present in the Bible. The sound of trumpets, for instance, was used to signal important events or impending danger. In <a href="/numbers/10-9.htm">Numbers 10:9</a> , the Lord instructs, "When you enter into battle in your land against an adversary who is attacking you, sound short blasts on the trumpets, and you will be remembered before the LORD your God and saved from your enemies." Although not a rattle, the trumpet served a similar purpose in alerting and preparing the people.<br><br><b>Cultural and Historical Insights</b><br><br>In ancient Near Eastern cultures, rattles and similar instruments were often used in both secular and religious contexts. They were made from various materials, including clay, wood, and metal, and were used in rituals, ceremonies, and as toys for children. While the Bible does not provide specific references to rattles, understanding the cultural context of sound-making instruments can enrich our comprehension of biblical worship and daily life.<br><br><b>Conclusion</b><br><br>While the Bible does not specifically mention rattles, the broader category of percussion instruments and noise-making devices plays a significant role in biblical worship, celebration, and communication. These instruments serve as a means to express joy, offer praise, and provide warnings, reflecting the multifaceted use of sound in the biblical narrative.<a name="heb" id="heb"></a><div class="vheading2">Strong's Hebrew</div><a href="/hebrew/7439.htm"><span class="l">7439. ranah -- to rattle</span></a><br><b>...</b> ranah. 7440 . to rattle. Transliteration: ranah Phonetic Spelling: (raw-naw')<br> Short Definition: <b>rattles</b>. <b>...</b> root Definition to rattle NASB Word Usage <b>rattles</b> (1). <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/hebrew/7439.htm</font><font color="#ff6600" size="-1"> - 5k</font><a name="lib" id="lib"></a><div class="vheading2">Library</div><p><a href="/library/hippolytus/the_extant_works_and_fragments_of_hippolytus/sections_ii_iii_and_the.htm"><span class="l">Sections ii. , iii. And the Lord Said: "And I Will Bring the <b>...</b></span></a> <br><b>...</b> And God charged Noah, saying: Make for thyself <b>rattles</b> [1369] of boxwood (or<br> cypress). Now sms'r is the wood called Sagh, ie, Indian plane. <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/.../the extant works and fragments of hippolytus/sections ii iii and the.htm</font><p><a href="/library/arnobius/the_seven_books_of_arnobius_against_the_heathen/21_but_perhaps_this_foul.htm"><span class="l">But Perhaps this Foul Pollution May be Less Apparent in the Rest. <b>...</b></span></a> <br><b>...</b> an infant, creep about, and, that he might be persuaded to cease his crying most<br> foolishly protracted, was he made silent by the noise of <b>rattles</b>, [4194] and <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/.../the seven books of arnobius against the heathen/21 but perhaps this foul.htm</font><p><a href="/library/luther/first_principles_of_the_reformation/disputation_of_dr_martin_luther.htm"><span class="l">Dr. Martin Luther Concerning Penitence and Indulgences.</span></a> <br><b>...</b> 27. They preach man, who say that the soul flies out of purgatory as soon<br> as the money thrown into the chest <b>rattles</b>. 28. It is <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/.../luther/first principles of the reformation/disputation of dr martin luther.htm</font><p><a href="/library/edersheim/the_life_and_times_of_jesus_the_messiah/chapter_v_alexandria_and_rome.htm"><span class="l">Alexandria and Rome - the Jewish Communities in the Capitals of <b>...</b></span></a> <br><b>...</b> horizon. Now we catch sight of the palmgroves of Pharos; presently the<br> anchor <b>rattles</b> and grates on the sand, and we are ashore. <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/.../the life and times of jesus the messiah/chapter v alexandria and rome.htm</font><p><a href="/library/arnobius/the_seven_books_of_arnobius_against_the_heathen/42_was_it_for_this.htm"><span class="l">Was it for this He Sent Souls, that Some Should Infest the <b>...</b></span></a> <br><b>...</b> iced saucisses.]. [3705] Lit., "things"--res. [3706] Scabilla were a kind<br> of <b>rattles</b> or castanets moved by the feet. [3707] Sambuca <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/.../arnobius/the seven books of arnobius against the heathen/42 was it for this.htm</font><p><a href="/library/arnobius/the_seven_books_of_arnobius_against_the_heathen/39_but_perhaps_some_one.htm"><span class="l">But Perhaps, Some one Will Urge, the Ruler of the World Sent <b>...</b></span></a> <br><b>...</b> breasts in sucking, besmear and bedaub themselves with their own filth, then be<br> hushed by the swaying [3672] of the frightened nurse and by the sound of <b>rattles</b> <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/.../the seven books of arnobius against the heathen/39 but perhaps some one.htm</font><p><a href="/library/gordon/quiet_talks_about_jesus/the_devil_acknowledges_the_king.htm"><span class="l">The Devil Acknowledges the King.</span></a> <br><b>...</b> But only in Him. Through Jesus we meet a fangless serpent. The old glare is in the<br> eye, the <b>rattles</b> are noisy, but the sting's out. He is still there. <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/.../gordon/quiet talks about jesus/the devil acknowledges the king.htm</font><p><a href="/library/maclaren/expositions_of_holy_scripture_b/forgiven_and_unforgiving.htm"><span class="l">Forgiven and Unforgiving</span></a> <br><b>...</b> Little rattlesnakes are snakes; they have <b>rattles</b> and poison fangs as really as<br> the most monstrous of the brood that coils and hisses in some cave. <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/.../maclaren/expositions of holy scripture b/forgiven and unforgiving.htm</font><p><a href="/library/bliss/a_brief_commentary_on_the_apocalypse/the_destruction_of_babylon.htm"><span class="l">The Destruction of Babylon.</span></a> <br><b>...</b> With twelve groats you can deliver your father from purgatory." "At the very instant,"<br> said he, "that the money <b>rattles</b> at the bottom of the chest, the soul <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/.../bliss/a brief commentary on the apocalypse/the destruction of babylon.htm</font><p><a href="/library/gordon/quiet_talks_about_jesus/the_university_of_arabia.htm"><span class="l">The University of Arabia.</span></a> <br><b>...</b> The poison of those fangs is completely neutralized by simple, steady loyalty<br> to God. But the <b>rattles</b> do make a big scary noise. <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/.../gordon/quiet talks about jesus/the university of arabia.htm</font><a name="thes" id="thes"></a><div class="vheading2">Thesaurus</div><a href="/topical/r/rattles.htm"><span class="l"><b>Rattles</b> (1 Occurrence)</span></a><br><b>...</b> Multi-Version Concordance <b>Rattles</b> (1 Occurrence). Job 39:23 The quiver <b>rattles</b><br> against him, the flashing spear and the javelin. (WEB NAS NIV). <b>...</b><br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/r/rattles.htm - 6k</font><p><a href="/topical/r/rattle.htm"><span class="l">Rattle (2 Occurrences)</span></a><br><b>...</b> 9. (n.) Noisy, rapid talk. 10. (n.) An instrument with which a rattling sound<br> is made; especially, a child's toy that <b>rattles</b> when shaken. 11. <b>...</b><br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/r/rattle.htm - 8k</font><p><a href="/topical/q/quiver.htm"><span class="l">Quiver (9 Occurrences)</span></a><br><b>...</b> venison. (WEB KJV JPS ASV DBY WBS YLT NAS RSV NIV). Job 39:23 The quiver <b>rattles</b><br> against him, the flashing spear and the javelin. (WEB <b>...</b><br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/q/quiver.htm - 11k</font><p><a href="/topical/j/javelin.htm"><span class="l">Javelin (16 Occurrences)</span></a><br><b>...</b> round about. (DBY). Job 39:23 The quiver <b>rattles</b> against him, the flashing<br> spear and the javelin. (WEB JPS ASV DBY NAS RSV). Job 41 <b>...</b><br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/j/javelin.htm - 12k</font><p><a href="/topical/l/lance.htm"><span class="l">Lance (7 Occurrences)</span></a><br><b>...</b> thought to smite David. (DBY). Job 39:23 The quiver <b>rattles</b> against him,<br> the flashing spear and the javelin. (See NIV). Job 41:26 <b>...</b><br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/l/lance.htm - 9k</font><p><a href="/topical/f/flashing.htm"><span class="l">Flashing (12 Occurrences)</span></a><br><b>...</b> At his right hand was a fiery law for them. (See NAS). Job 39:23 The quiver <b>rattles</b><br> against him, the flashing spear and the javelin. (WEB ASV NAS RSV NIV). <b>...</b><br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/f/flashing.htm - 10k</font><p><a href="/topical/r/rattleth.htm"><span class="l">Rattleth (1 Occurrence)</span></a><br><br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/r/rattleth.htm - 6k</font><p><a href="/topical/p/purim.htm"><span class="l">Purim (5 Occurrences)</span></a><br><b>...</b> one of the meghilloth, is read with interpretations, execrations bursting out at<br> the reading of Haman's name, accompanied by noise of <b>rattles</b> and stamping of <b>...</b><br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/p/purim.htm - 16k</font><p><a href="/topical/p/pur.htm"><span class="l">Pur (3 Occurrences)</span></a><br><b>...</b> one of the meghilloth, is read with interpretations, execrations bursting out at<br> the reading of Haman's name, accompanied by noise of <b>rattles</b> and stamping of <b>...</b><br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/p/pur.htm - 15k</font><p><a name="res" id="res"></a><div class="vheading2">Resources</div><a href="https://www.gotquestions.org/95-theses.html">What are the 95 Theses of Martin Luther? | GotQuestions.org</a><br /><br /><a href="/concordance/">Bible Concordance</a> • <a href="/dictionary/">Bible Dictionary</a> • <a href="/encyclopedia/">Bible Encyclopedia</a> • <a href="/topical/">Topical Bible</a> • <a href="/thesaurus/">Bible Thesuarus</a></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="cnc" id="cnc"></a><div class="vheading2">Concordance</div><span class="encheading">Rattles (1 Occurrence)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/job/39-23.htm">Job 39:23</a></span><br />The quiver <span class="boldtext">rattles</span> against him, the flashing spear and the javelin.<br /><span class="source">(WEB NAS NIV)</span><a name="sub" id="sub"></a><div class="vheading2">Subtopics</div><p class="pspc"><a href="/topical/r/rattles.htm">Rattles</a></p><a name="rel" id="rel"></a><div class="vheading2">Related Terms</div><p class="pspc2"><a href="/topical/g/glittering.htm">Glittering (12 Occurrences)</a></p><p class="pspc2"><a href="/topical/r/rattles.htm">Rattles (1 Occurrence)</a></p><p class="pspc2"><a href="/topical/r/rattling.htm">Rattling (4 Occurrences)</a></p><p class="pspc2"><a href="/topical/s/shield.htm">Shield (65 Occurrences)</a></div></div></td></tr></table></div><div id="left"><a href="/topical/r/rattle.htm" onmouseover='lft.src="/leftgif.png"' onmouseout='lft.src="/left.png"' title="Rattle"><img src="/left.png" name="lft" border="0" alt="Rattle" /></a></div><div id="right"><a href="/topical/r/rattleth.htm" onmouseover='rght.src="/rightgif.png"' onmouseout='rght.src="/right.png"' title="Rattleth"><img src="/right.png" name="rght" border="0" alt="Rattleth" /></a></div><div id="botleft"><a href="#" onmouseover='botleft.src="/botleftgif.png"' onmouseout='botleft.src="/botleft.png"' title="Top of Page"><img src="/botleft.png" name="botleft" border="0" alt="Top of Page" /></a></div><div id="botright"><a href="#" onmouseover='botright.src="/botrightgif.png"' onmouseout='botright.src="/botright.png"' title="Top of Page"><img src="/botright.png" name="botright" border="0" alt="Top of Page" /></a></div> <div id="mdd"><div align="center"><div class="bot2"><table align="center" width="100%"><tr><td><div align="center"><script id="3d27ed63fc4348d5b062c4527ae09445"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=51ce25d5-1a8c-424a-8695-4bd48c750f35&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script> <script id="b817b7107f1d4a7997da1b3c33457e03"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=cb0edd8b-b416-47eb-8c6d-3cc96561f7e8&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-2'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-0' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-3'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-1' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div><br /><br />  <div align="center" id='div-gpt-ad-1531425649696-0'> </div><br /><br /> <ins class="adsbygoogle" style="display:inline-block;width:200px;height:200px" data-ad-client="ca-pub-3753401421161123" data-ad-slot="3592799687"></ins> <script> (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); </script></div></td></tr></table></div></div></div> <br /><br /> <div align="center"> <div id="bot"><iframe width="100%" height="1500" scrolling="no" src="/botmenubhnew2.htm" frameborder="0"></iframe></div></td></tr></table></div></body></html>