Definition and Context:
In the biblical context, "accompaniment" refers to the act of being present with someone or something, providing support, guidance, or fellowship. This concept is deeply rooted in the relational nature of God with His people, as well as the relationships among believers. Accompaniment can be seen in various forms, such as physical presence, spiritual support, or musical accompaniment in worship.

Biblical Examples:

1. God's Presence with His People:
The most profound example of accompaniment in the Bible is God's promise to be with His people. In the Old Testament, God assures His presence with Israel. In Isaiah 41:10 , God says, "Do not fear, for I am with you; do not be dismayed, for I am your God. I will strengthen you and help you; I will uphold you with My righteous right hand." This divine accompaniment is a source of comfort and strength.

2. Jesus' Promise of the Holy Spirit:
In the New Testament, Jesus promises His disciples the accompaniment of the Holy Spirit. In John 14:16-17 , Jesus says, "And I will ask the Father, and He will give you another Advocate to be with you forever—the Spirit of truth." The Holy Spirit is described as a constant companion, guiding and empowering believers.

3. Fellowship Among Believers:
The early church exemplified accompaniment through fellowship and mutual support. Acts 2:42 states, "They devoted themselves to the apostles’ teaching and to the fellowship, to the breaking of bread and to prayer." This communal life reflects the importance of believers accompanying one another in faith and practice.

4. Musical Accompaniment in Worship:
Accompaniment also appears in the context of worship, particularly through music. In Psalm 150:3-5 , the psalmist calls for praise with various instruments: "Praise Him with the sound of the trumpet; praise Him with the harp and lyre. Praise Him with tambourine and dancing; praise Him with the strings and flute. Praise Him with resounding cymbals; praise Him with clashing cymbals." Musical accompaniment enhances worship and expresses joy and reverence to God.

Theological Significance:

· Divine Accompaniment:
The concept of accompaniment underscores God's faithfulness and His desire for a personal relationship with His people. It reassures believers of God's constant presence and support, even in times of trial and uncertainty.

· Community and Fellowship:
Accompaniment within the body of Christ emphasizes the importance of community. Believers are called to bear one another's burdens (Galatians 6:2) and to encourage one another (Hebrews 10:24-25). This mutual accompaniment strengthens the church and reflects the unity and love that Christ desires for His followers.

· Worship and Expression:
Musical accompaniment in worship is a biblical tradition that enriches the spiritual experience. It allows believers to express their devotion and adoration to God in a dynamic and communal way, fostering a deeper connection with the divine.

Practical Application:

· Personal Devotion:
Believers are encouraged to seek God's accompaniment through prayer, scripture reading, and meditation, trusting in His promise to be with them always (Matthew 28:20).

· Church Life:
Churches can foster a culture of accompaniment by creating opportunities for fellowship, discipleship, and service, ensuring that members feel supported and connected.

· Worship Practices:
Incorporating diverse musical elements in worship can enhance the communal experience and allow for a fuller expression of praise and thanksgiving to God.1. (n.) That which enriches or supports the main item or instrument, or by way of ornament, or for the sake of symmetry.

2. (n.) A part performed by instruments, accompanying another part or parts performed by voices; the subordinate part, or parts, accompanying the voice or a principal instrument; also, the harmony of a figured bass.

2790. kitharodos -- one who plays and sings to the lyre
... Transliteration: kitharodos Phonetic Spelling: (kith-ar-o'-dos) Short Definition:
a harpist Definition: a harpist, one who sings with harp as accompaniment. ...
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3326. meta -- with, among, after
... A primary preposition (often used adverbially); properly, denoting accompaniment;
"amid" (local or causal); modified variously according to the case (genitive ...
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5409. phoreo -- to bear constantly, to wear
... bear, wear. From phoros; to have a burden, ie (by analogy) to wear as clothing
or a constant accompaniment -- bear, wear. see GREEK phoros. ...
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2790. charash -- to cut in, engrave, plow, devise
... to devise (in a bad sense); hence (from the idea of secrecy) to be silent, to let
alone; hence (by implication) to be deaf (as an accompaniment of dumbness ...
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The Scourging of Jesus.
... blows of these barbarians; his mild but deep groans might be heard from afar; they
resounded through the air, forming a kind of touching accompaniment to the ...
/.../the dolorous passion of our lord jesus christ/chapter xxii the scourging of.htm

David's Choristers
... A constant accompaniment of deafness is constant noises in the head; and the Christians
who are hardest of hearing when Christ calls are generally afflicted ...
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Holy Saturday Music
... The Kyrie follows (Chant or figured music without organ) then the "Gloria" is intoned
(C) the choir beginning with "Et in terra pax" (with organ accompaniment ...
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In the Last, the Great Day of the Feast'
... 113.to cxviii. (inclusive), was chanted antiphonally, or rather, with responses,
to the accompaniment of the flute. As the Levites ...
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Lastly He Displays at Length the Folly of Eunomius, who at Times ...
... "Sounding an accompaniment to those who pray." It would be foolish seriously to
examine the meaning of this expression, of which the ludicrous and meaningless ...
/.../gregory of nyssa dogmatic treatises etc/section 15 lastly he displays.htm

The Memphite Empire
... The wind rises suddenly in squall-like blasts; thick clouds, borne one knows not
whence, are riven by lightning to the incessant accompaniment of thunder; it ...
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On the Advisableness of Improving Natural Knowledge.
... what happened in those dismal months; and in that truest of fictions, "The History
of the Plague Year," Defoe shows death, with every accompaniment of pain and ...
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Rev. Mr. Nichols's Address.
... and giving passing reference to an enthusiastic meeting of the Scotch "Free and
Open Church Association" held in the evening as an accompaniment to, rather ...
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A Break to Canada
... Before long this drifted most naturally"or rather, was ably piloted"into a pulsing
meeting with the accompaniment of testimony, a solo from a young man ...
/.../carpenter/the angel adjutant of twice born men/viii a break to canada.htm

Christian Ballads.
... poet, born in London 1688, died at Twickenham 1744, was not a hymnist, but passages
in his most serious and exalted flights deserve a tuneful accompaniment. ...
/.../brown/the story of the hymns and tunes/chapter vi christian ballads.htm

Accompaniment (1 Occurrence)
... also, the harmony of a figured bass. Multi-Version Concordance Accompaniment
(1 Occurrence). Nehemiah 12:27 At the dedication of ...
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Minstrel (1 Occurrence)
... (Matthew 9:23), a flute-player. Such music was a usual accompaniment of funerals.
In 2 Kings 3:15 it denotes a player on a stringed instrument. ...
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Accompany (19 Occurrences)

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Monthly (11 Occurrences)
... They were the invariable accompaniment of animal sacrifices, and in one
instance could be substituted for them (see SIN OFFERING). ...
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Neginoth (6 Occurrences)
... Ie, songs with instrumental accompaniment, found in the titles of Psalm 4; 6; 54;
55; 67; 76; rendered "stringed instruments," Habakkuk 3:19, AV It denotes all ...
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Lyre (32 Occurrences)
... Noah Webster's Dictionary 1. (n.) A stringed instrument of music; a kind of
harp much used by the ancients, as an accompaniment to poetry. ...
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Lamentation (45 Occurrences)
... 27). It was a frequent accompaniment of mourning (Amos 8:10). In 2 Samuel
3:33, 34 is recorded David's lament over Abner. Prophecy ...
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Leaven (24 Occurrences)
... Two exceptions to this rule should be noted (Leviticus 7:13; compare Amos 4:5):
"leavened bread" was an accompaniment of the thank offering as leavened loaves ...
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Frankincense (22 Occurrences)
... It was one of the ingredients in the perfume of the sanctuary (Exodus 30:34), and
was used as an accompaniment of the meat-offering (Leviticus 2:1, 16; 6:15; 24 ...
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Figure (19 Occurrences)
... 15. (n.) A form of melody or accompaniment kept up through a strain or
passage; a musical or motive; a florid embellishment. 16. ...
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