Strong's Lexicon pesanterin: Harp, lyre, or stringed instrument Original Word: פִסַנְטֵרִין Word Origin: Of foreign origin, likely borrowed from a Greek or Persian term related to musical instruments. Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: There is no direct Greek equivalent in Strong's Concordance for "pesanterin," as it is a specific term used in the context of the Hebrew Bible. However, Greek terms for musical instruments, such as "κιθάρα" (kithara) or "ψαλτήριον" (psalterion), may be conceptually related. Usage: The term "pesanterin" refers to a type of stringed musical instrument, possibly similar to a harp or lyre. It is used in the context of music and worship, particularly in the royal court of Babylon. Cultural and Historical Background: The use of musical instruments in ancient Near Eastern cultures was common, especially in royal and religious settings. The Babylonian Empire, known for its cultural and artistic achievements, incorporated various musical instruments in its ceremonies. The "pesanterin" is mentioned in the context of King Nebuchadnezzar's court, highlighting the influence of foreign cultures and the integration of diverse musical traditions. NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Origin(Aramaic) of foreign origin Definition (a triangular stringed instrument) perhaps trigon NASB Translation psaltery (4). Brown-Driver-Briggs מְּסַנְטֵרִין noun [masculine] a (triangular) stringed instrument (Greek ψαλτήριον, Kraussi. 12, 99, 101; ii. 473 PrinceEB 3232 DrDn lviii, and on 3, 5); — ׳פ Daniel 3:7, מְּסַנְתֵּירִין Daniel 3:5; Daniel 3:10; Daniel 3:15. Strong's Exhaustive Concordance psaltery (Aramaic) or pcanteriyn {pes-an-tay-reen'}; a transliteration of the Gr. Psalterion; a lyre -- psaltery. Forms and Transliterations פְּסַנְטֵרִ֔ין פְּסַנְתֵּרִין֙ פְּסַנְתֵּרִין֩ פְסַנְתֵּרִין֙ פסנטרין פסנתרין fesanteRin pə·san·tê·rîn pə·san·ṭê·rîn p̄ə·san·tê·rîn pesanteRin pəsantêrîn pəsanṭêrîn p̄əsantêrînLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman's Concordance Daniel 3:5 HEB: ק) סַבְּכָ֤א פְּסַנְתֵּרִין֙ סוּמְפֹּ֣נְיָ֔ה וְכֹ֖ל NAS: trigon, psaltery, bagpipe KJV: sackbut, psaltery, dulcimer, INT: harp trigon psaltery bagpipe and all Daniel 3:7 Daniel 3:10 Daniel 3:15 4 Occurrences |
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