Strong's Lexicon sheminith: Eighth Original Word: שְׁמִינִית Word Origin: Derived from the Hebrew root שְׁמֹנֶה (shemonah), meaning "eight." Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: There is no direct Greek equivalent for "sheminith" in the Strong's Greek Dictionary, as it is a specific Hebrew musical term. However, Greek terms related to music and worship, such as ψαλμός (psalmos, Strong's Greek 5568), may be considered in the broader context of biblical music. Usage: The term "sheminith" is used in the Hebrew Bible to denote a musical term, often understood as "the eighth" or "an octave." It is associated with musical instructions, possibly indicating a specific musical scale, mode, or instrument tuning. The exact meaning is somewhat uncertain, but it is generally linked to the lower register or bass in musical compositions. Cultural and Historical Background: In ancient Israel, music played a significant role in worship and religious ceremonies. The term "sheminith" is thought to refer to a musical setting or style used in the Psalms. The use of specific musical terms like "sheminith" suggests a sophisticated understanding of music and its integration into worship practices. The Levites, who were responsible for temple worship, would have been familiar with such terms and their practical applications in liturgical settings. NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originfem. of shemini, q.v. Strong's Exhaustive Concordance Sheminith Feminine of shmiyniy; probably an eight-stringed lyre -- Sheminith. see HEBREW shmiyniy Forms and Transliterations הַשְּׁמִינִ֖ית הַשְּׁמִינִ֗ית השמינית haš·šə·mî·nîṯ hashshemiNit haššəmînîṯLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman's Concordance 1 Chronicles 15:21 HEB: בְּכִנֹּר֥וֹת עַל־ הַשְּׁמִינִ֖ית לְנַצֵּֽחַ׃ KJV: with harps on the Sheminith to excel. INT: lyres on the Sheminith to lead Psalm 6:1 Psalm 12:1 3 Occurrences |
|
