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| + | <category>Assembly | ||
| + | <p>The trumpets served a purely practical function, signalling the nation to gather for various purposes.</p> | ||
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| + | <category>Honoring Hashem's Presence | ||
| + | <p>The trumpets served to announce the presence of Hashem.  Just as trumpet calls herald the arrival of a human king, they honor and mark the appearance of Hashem, King of Kings, as well.</p> | ||
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| + | <category>Prayer | ||
| + | <p>The blowing of trumpets functioned like prayer. As the nation went to war, the trumpets accompanied their cries for salvation, and when they returned home they their offerings of thanksgiving.</p> | ||
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| + | <category>Changing Purpose | ||
| + | <p>The trumpets' role changed over time. While they served a purely practical purpose in the wilderness, in future generations they took on a ceremonial role</p> | ||
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Version as of 12:51, 31 May 2020
Purpose of the Trumpet Blowing
Exegetical Approaches
Assembly
The trumpets served a purely practical function, signalling the nation to gather for various purposes.
Honoring Hashem's Presence
The trumpets served to announce the presence of Hashem. Just as trumpet calls herald the arrival of a human king, they honor and mark the appearance of Hashem, King of Kings, as well.
Prayer
The blowing of trumpets functioned like prayer. As the nation went to war, the trumpets accompanied their cries for salvation, and when they returned home they their offerings of thanksgiving.
Changing Purpose
The trumpets' role changed over time. While they served a purely practical purpose in the wilderness, in future generations they took on a ceremonial role
