Biblical Worship Defined http://www.topraise.net/pages/ropaw/biblical-worship.htm John 4:23 "An hour is coming, and now is, when the true worshipers will worship the Father in spirit and truth: for such people the Father seeks to be His worshipers." From the lips of Yeshua (Jesus) Himself, we learn that the Father desires a certain type of worship. He is actively seeking a certain type of worshiper... one who worships in spirit and in truth. Yeshua made it clear to Nicodemus that only the regenerated spirit of man can commune with the spirit of G-d (John 3:3-8). True, genuine worship is possible exclusively for a person whose spirit is born anew, from above, by the Holy Spirit of G-d. Emotion, intellect, and the physical body are all involved in worship, but unless they proceed from a renewed spirit, what transpires is not true, it is counterfeit. Furthermore, for worship to be genuine it must also be based on revealed truth. What G-d considers true worship is disclosed in His Word. When G-d called forth the nation of Israel from Egypt, He gave very specific instructions concerning worship, which centered around the Tabernacle where the Shekinah presence of G-d dwelt. The blood sacrifices of Moses Tabernacle, pointed to and were fulfilled in the supreme sacrifice of the Lamb of G-d at calvary. King David built another Tabernacle and instituted a new form of sacrifice: continual praise and worship in the presence of G-d. David's order of worship was joyful, exuberant, emotional, involving many singers, musicians, and instruments ministering loudly, and demonstratively before the ark of the Covenant; It was a "New Covenant" type of worship with free access to the throne of God. The worship which David instituted was different from what occurred in the services in the Tabernacles of Moses which consisted primarily of: animal sacrifices, prayers, intercession, and symbolic actions, the High priest alone entering the Holy of Holies to stand before the ark. There was no development of music and the arts (other than the craftsmanship of the Tabernacle & furnishings). Worship was in holy reverence only. On the other hand the Tabernacle of David added new understanding and patterns: No altar- no animal sacrifices, Praise and worship along with prayer and intercession took place, freedom of expressive worship, the ark was not behind a veil-everyone had access to G-d's presence. David invented many musical instruments (1Chronicles 23:5) which brought forth a strong development of music and the arts which consisted of singers, choirs, orchestral music and prophetic music, with scribes to record it. Spontaneous praise and dancing. the Christian church for the most part lost touch with its spiritual roots in worship. This is where we got our term Adancing in the Spirit. I will return. it became mere symbolism and lost its authority." (1Cor. singers and praiser's had long since abandoned their ministry of worship. rather than Moses'. which has fallen. 14:15) the historian Josephus wrote that Christians sang so loudly in the lions' den that they drowned out the roar of the beasts! At the council of Jerusalem. There is no question dance has always been a part of worship and praise unto G-d. Through the centuries. The Methodist church used processions in the early 1900's for pageants and festivals. 5:19) and to "sing with the spirit and to sing with the mind also. continued in the Temple built by King Solomon. called Davidic worship. They believed dance was an important part of purification. Both Judah and Israel (Ephraim) began to worship false gods and Davidic worship ceased. They came over from England which is where they probably were exposed to sacred dance. The Shaker faith in 1825 used dance as part of their service. but by the time Yeshua came upon the scene. instruments were silent." (Acts 15: 16-17) No longer do we have to submit to the Mosaic law of the blood sacrifices. and I will rebuild its ruins. temple worship had fallen back into purely ritualistic animal sacrifices. inevitably involves worship. however. Our access to G-d is patterned after David's Tabernacle." (Eph. that the rest of mankind may seek the Lord. David's Tabernacle was distinguished from Moses. hymns. the kingdom was divided into two nations. . 3:16) Paul urged Christians to "sing and make melody with their hearts to the Lord. Since its purpose became distorted. Davidic worship was meant to be patterned for the new covenant believer. in order that the rest of mankind may seek the Lord. "After these things. With the 1948 revival came the revelation of worship and praise contained in David's Tabernacle. By the 1500's congregational singing became almost extinct. and eventually all instruments were banned from church.This style of worship. and I will rebuild the Tabernacle of David. David's covenant with G-d as ours today is one of grace. Joyful praise had ceased. towards the close of the 18th century dance once again became banned by the churches because of indecent form and improper music at church carnivals and festivals. and spiritual songs. and I will restore it. James proclaimed that the ancient prophecy of Amos was being fulfilled in the New Testament church. This also brought church government and divine order to the body of Messiah. After Solomon's reign." (Col. During the 1906 Pentecostal revival. tabernacle primarily by the order of worship and by free access to the presence of God embodied in the Ark. singing with thanksgiving in their hearts. The purpose of the restoration of David's Tabernacle. The first century church enjoyed a rebirth of joyful celebration as they sang "psalms. people dancing and rejoicing at the power and outpouring of the Holy Spirit.. but instruments were still frowned upon. if not forbidden. The Protestant reformation introduced new hymns to be sung by the congregations." When the temple was rebuilt under the direction of Ezra. except for the organ. the church world was shaken by what she saw. Davidic worship was re-instituted. except for a few brief periods when a righteous king would discover the Torah (God's teaching and Instructions) and turn the people back to worship "according to the command of David. 58:12) Worship according to the order of David may be new to the 20th Century Americans. vulnerable and ready to receive the new finish. a royal priesthood. It involves stripping and tearing down in order to build back again. It brings into order and purpose all that G-d has done for centuries within the church. (refining us into the fire. Consider a piece of furniture undergoing restoration. It is an exciting time to be Believers in Yeshua the Messiah! . "as David did. God is releasing His people to worship Him with the entire person. the mind. It is reduced to raw wood. As we let go of the "old finish". and secure. It first must be stripped of all the old finish. as it pleases the restorer. a people for Gd's own possession. Restorer of Streets with Dwellings. making it like new again. and the spirit. it is the renewal of something that once existed. the traditional forms of worship. as G-d is re-birthing a desire to enter into biblical worship. So it is in the body today. laid bare and naked before its restorer. easy process. you will be called Repairer of Broken Walls.Until the present century very few churches experienced the "halal" of David's Tabernacle. according to directives set forth in scripture. but it has been the pattern for G-d's people for thousands of years. and begin to enter into it." Scripture calls it "purification". He is stripping us down to "raw wood. as we search the scripture for the type of worship that pleases G-d. Restoration is not a quick. It brought the release of body ministry. In many different denominations and fellowships around the world believers are yearning to rediscover the joy of worship. the body. a holy nation. the emotions. Zec 13:9) and assures us that each believer must sooner or late undergo the process. "clamorously foolish" expression of praise that characterizes Davidic worship." "We are truly a chosen generation. Today the Holy Spirit is stirring a new hunger in the hearts of believers to return to biblical worship. that exuberant. that we may show forth the praises of Him who has called us out of darkness into His marvelous light" (1Peter 2:9)! Restoration is not the creation of something new. the old ways of doing things: as we adjust to the loss of what is comfortable. "Your people will rebuild the ancient ruins and will raise up the age-old foundations. predictable." (Isa. we discover that this is the worship in spirit and truth. Restoration is a progressive step toward the coming of Messiah. for behold. Most often translated "exult" or "rejoice"." I Chr. I create Jerusalem for rejoicing and her people for gladness". Root word in "Halleluyah" (literally means "Praise Yah"). to shine forth. "Praise the L-rd!" Ps. to rejoice and be glad. to make a show.He will joy over thee with singing". to spring.(5937) to rejoice. to jump for joy. to spin like a top. and praised the L-rd. Ps 96:11 PAZAZ ." I Chr. to exult. to celebrate hilariously. II Sam 6:16 RAQAD . leaping before the L-rd". to be clamorously foolish." Ps 48:11 "Let us rejoice and be glad in His salvation". 16:36 GUWL . Zeph 3:17 ALAZ . 16:25 "And the people said Amen. 150:1-6 "Whosoever offereth praise glorifieth Me. "King David leaping and making merry". "Let the daughters of Judah rejoice. as if separating the limbs. Isa 65:18-19 "The Lord Thy G-d in the midst of thee is mighty. Isa 25:9 "Let the earth be glad and let the sea rejoice". "King David.. "Let the G-dly ones exult in glory". Ps149:5 "Let the field exult and all that is in it".(1523) to spin around under the influence of strong emotion. II Chr. Most often translated "rejoice". and greatly to be praised. 149:1. 15:29 KARAR . .Hebrew Words for Praise & Worship HALAL .(7540) to leap.(#1984 to praise. 50:23 "Great is the L-rd.." Ps.(6339) to leap. to rave. to spring about wildly with joy.(3769) to dance and whirl about. to stamp. to boast. Ps 96:11 "Be glad and rejoice forever in what I create. Ps 30:11 MACHOWLAH . with joyful songs and with tambourines and lutes. to blow an alarm (associated with trumpets). . Ps 149:3 "Praise Him with timbrel and dance". O Israel".(2287) to celebrate. took a tambourine in her hand. Ps 68:24 CHAGAG ." ISam 18: 6 HALIJKAH . with joy". Ps.(4234) a round dance (Chowl. Lev.(1979) a procession or march. Zep. 42:4 RUWA . "Praise His name in the dance". to reel to and fro.(4246) a dance:-company dances. "Then Miriam the prophetess. Jer 31:13 "All the women with timbrels and dancing". into the sanctuary". II Sam 6:14 MACHOWL . PS.(7321) to shout. to split the ears with sound. whirling particles. Ps 150:4 "The virgin shall rejoice in the dance". "You shall celebrate the feast to the Lord". 23:41 "I used to lead them in procession to the house of G-d. with tambourines and dancing. as sand). "Procession of my G-d my King. as in triumph." Ex 15:20 "Isn't he the one they sing abut in their dances. 6:5 SHABACH . to march in sacred procession. "Shout unto G-d with the voice of triumph". Josh. to be giddy. and all the women followed her. to dance. a caravan: -company. 47:1 "Shout in triumph. Ex 15:20 "The women came out with singing and dancing to meet Saul". Aaron's sister. to observe festival. 18:6 "He will turn my mourning into dancing". to address in a loud voice.(7623) to praise. to move in a circle." ISam 29:5 "The women came out from all the towns of Israel to meet King Saul with singing and dancing. 3:14 "All the people shall shout with a great shout and the wall of the city will fall down flat". I Sam."David was dancing before the L-rd with all his might"." ISam 21:11 "Isn't this the David they sang abut in their dances. Ps. "It is good thing to give thanks to the L-rd". Ps 95:2 "Enter into His gates with thanksgiving". "Let us worship and bow down. or to praise") to worship with extended. Ps 99:5 "I will bless you and I will bless those that bless you". Ps 95:6 "Sing unto the L-rd and bless His name".(3034) (Translated: "to give thanks.(1288) to kneel in adoration. "Offer to G-d a sacrifice of thanksgiving". and all the families of the nations will worship before Him". to give thanks. Gen 12:2-3 SHACHAH ." Ps 95:6 "Worship at His footstool.(7812) (Translated: "worship") to prostrate in homage or worship. Ps 95:6 "Come before His presence with thanksgiving".) praise Him all peoples"! Ps. Ps 140:13 TOWDAH . Ps 100:4 BARAK . 63:3 "Praise ("halal" the L-rd."My lips shall praise Thee". to bless. Ps 92:2 "At midnight I will rise up to give thanks". "Let us kneel before the L-rd our Maker".(8426) (Translated: "thanksgiving". Ps 99:5 "Bring an offering and come before Him. 117:1 "QUIET" WORDS FOR WORSHIP YADAH . Ps 119:2 "Surely the righteous will give thanks to Thy Name". Ps 22:27 . all nations. to praise." I Chr 16:29 "All the ends of the earth will remember and turn to the L-rd. uplifted hands. worship the L-rd in the splendor of holiness. holy is He".) Extension of the hands in a thank offering. a sacrifice of thanksgiving. Lk 10:21 "Rejoice greatly. to celebrate a victory. to adore. to kiss. and those who worship Him must worship Him in Spirit and in truth".. Rev 19:7 "The babe lept in my womb for joy". I Peter 1:6 "Let us be glad and rejoice". to reverence.(2358) to make an acclamatory procession. to Triumph. Lk 1:44 PROSKUNEO . "Yeshua rejoiced in spirit". Rev 15:4 "G-d is a spirit.in trial".(4352) to prostrate oneself in worship.Greek Words for Praise & Worship AGALLIAO . He made a show of them openly. triumphing over them in it". to conquer. like a dog licking his master's hand. Lk 4:8 "All nations will come and worship before Thee. Col 2:15 .(21) (Usually translated: "rejoice") to jump for joy. "Thou shalt worship the L-rd thy G-d".. "Having spoiled principalities and powers. to leap to exult. John 4:24 THRIAMBEUO .