Strong's Lexicon qitharos: Lyre, Harp Original Word: קִיתָרֹס Word Origin: Derived from a foreign origin, likely Greek. Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: G2788 (κιθάρα - kithara) Usage: The term "qitharos" refers to a stringed musical instrument, similar to a lyre or harp, used in ancient Hebrew worship and music. It is associated with joy, celebration, and worship, often used in the context of praising God. Cultural and Historical Background: The qitharos, akin to the lyre, was a popular instrument in the ancient Near East, particularly in Israel. It was used in both secular and sacred settings, often accompanying psalms and hymns. The instrument's design allowed for a range of musical expression, making it suitable for both festive occasions and solemn worship. In the context of Israelite worship, the qitharos was integral to temple music and was played by the Levites. NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Origin(Aramaic) of foreign origin Definition a lyre, zither NASB Translation lyre (4). Brown-Driver-Briggs קיתרס Kt, קַתְרֹס Qr, noun [masculine] lyre, zither (also ᵑ7; loan-word from Greek κίθαρις Kraussi. 193: ii. 573); — Daniel 3:5,7,10,15; Kmp קִיתָרִם. קָל see קול. Strong's Exhaustive Concordance harp (Aramaic) of Greek origin; a lyre -- harp. Forms and Transliterations קַתְרֹ֣וס קַתְרֹ֤וס קַתְרֹ֨וס קתרוס katRos qaṯ·rō·ws qaṯrōwsLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman's Concordance Daniel 3:5 HEB: [קִיתָרֹוס כ] (קַתְרֹ֨וס ק) סַבְּכָ֤א NAS: flute, lyre, trigon, KJV: flute, harp, sackbut, INT: of the horn flute harp trigon psaltery Daniel 3:7 Daniel 3:10 Daniel 3:15 4 Occurrences |
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