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Re: looking for a prooftext ...
It seems when used of Praise it doesn't mean to act foolishly, like a fool or a drunk who is running around in circles but audibly "raving" about how great someone is or God is
הָלַל hâlal, haw-lal´; a prim. root; to be clear (orig. of sound, but usually of color); to shine; hence to make a show, to boast; and thus to be (clamorously) foolish; to rave; causat. to celebrate; also to stultify:—(make) boast (self), celebrate, commend, (deal, make), fool (-ish, -ly), glory, give [light], be (make, feign self) mad (against), give in marriage, [sing, be worthy of] praise, rage, renowned, shine.
Strong, J., S.T.D., LL.D. (2009). A Concise Dictionary of the Words in the Greek Testament and The Hebrew Bible. Bellingham, WA: Logos Research Systems, Inc.
The idea of Halal or praise is directed TOWARDS the object, in this case God...running around in circles is not directed towards God. Words of praise are. Saying to or about God how great He is, is.
Look, in my church I have seen little kids running, they are laughing and looking at each other and even seem to be chasing each other...no different than they are outside on the play ground. Some might think that is worship, but there is no biblical description or command that says "if you run around in circles you are praising God"
For the most part leaping or running or other signs of physical exuberance are more forms of celebrations or releasing of pent up excitement than actual praises directed towards God.
God might be pleased and all, but I have to ask if it is really about praise why do people only run when the music is fast?
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