“Make a joyful noise unto the Lord, all ye lands”. Psalm 100:1 KJV While reading my Bible, I became intrigued by the word “noise” in the above verse. Why was it not written as a joyful sound, joyful song, or joyful melody? The term “noise” appeared to be a peculiar choice for the opening of this Psalm. According to the Blue Letter Bible, “noise” translates as “rûaʿ” which means to shout, raise a sound, cry out,  or give a blast. Strong’s Definition explains it as to mar (especially by breaking); figuratively, to split the ears (with sound). Strong’s Concordance explains…