Jump to: Smith's • ATS • ISBE • Easton's • Webster's • Concordance • Thesaurus • Greek • Hebrew • Library • Subtopics • Terms • Resources Smith's Bible Dictionary HarpThe harp was the national instrument of the Hebrews, and was well known throughout Asia. Moses assigns its invention to Jubal during the antediluvian period. (Genesis 4:21) Josephus records that the harp had ten strings, and that it was played on with the plectrum. Sometimes it was smaller having only eight strings, and was usually played with the fingers. ATS Bible Dictionary HarpHebrew KINNOR, the most ancient and common stringed instrument of the Jews, more properly translated lyre. It was light and portable, and was used on joyful occasions, whether sacred or not. It was invented by Jubal, Genesis 4:21 31:27 1 Chronicles 16:5 25:1-5 Psalm 81:2. David was a proficient in its use, 1 Samuel 16:16,23 18:10. The instrument most nearly resembling our harp was the Hebrew NEBEL, translated, psaltery in the Old Testament, Psalm 57:8 81:2:92:3:108:2. It had a general triangular shape, and seven to twelve strings, Psalm 33:2 144:9. It was played with the hand or with a short iron rod or plectrum according to its size. The Jews had other stringed instruments, like the guitar and lute, but little can be accurately determined respecting their form, etc. See MUSIC. Easton's Bible Dictionary (Hebrews kinnor), the national instrument of the Hebrews. It was invented by Jubal (Genesis 4:21). Some think the word kinnor denotes the whole class of stringed instruments. It was used as an accompaniment to songs of cheerfulness as well as of praise to God (Genesis 31:27; 1 Samuel 16:23; 2 Chronicles 20:28; Psalm 33:2; 137:2).In Solomon's time harps were made of almug-trees (1 Kings 10:11, 12). In 1 Chronicles 15:21 mention is made of "harps on the Sheminith;" Revised Version, "harps set to the Sheminith;" better perhaps "harps of eight strings." The soothing effect of the music of the harp is referred to 1 Samuel 16:16, 23; 18:10; 19:9. The church in heaven is represented as celebrating the triumphs of the Redeemer "harping with their harps" (Revelation 14:2). Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary 1. (n.) A musical instrument consisting of a triangular frame furnished with strings and sometimes with pedals, held upright, and played with the fingers.2. (n.) A constellation; Lyra, or the Lyre. 3. (n.) A grain sieve. 4. (n.) To play on the harp. 5. (n.) To dwell on or recur to a subject tediously or monotonously in speaking or in writing; to refer to something repeatedly or continually; -- usually with on or upon. 6. (v. t.) To play on, as a harp; to play (a tune) on the harp; to develop or give expression to by skill and art; to sound forth as from a harp; to hit upon. International Standard Bible Encyclopedia HARPharp. Greek 2789. kitharizo -- to play on the lyre ... to play on the lyre. Part of Speech: Verb Transliteration: kitharizo Phonetic Spelling: (kith-ar-id'-zo) Short Definition: I play on the harp Definition: intrans ... //strongsnumbers.com/greek2/2789.htm - 6k 2788. kithara -- a lyre 5568. psalmos -- a striking (of musical strings), a psalm 3552. noseo -- to be sick 2790. kitharodos -- one who plays and sings to the lyre 5567. psallo -- to pull, twitch, twang, play, sing 726. harpazo -- to seize, catch up, snatch away Strong's Hebrew 5035b. nebel -- perhaps a harp or a lute, a guitarnebel or nebel. 5035a, 5035b. nebel or nebel. 5036 . perhaps a harp or a lute, a guitar. Transliteration: nebel or nebel Short Definition: harps. ... /hebrew/5035b.htm - 5k 4482a. men -- string (of a harp) 4482. men -- string (of a harp) 3658. kinnor -- a lyre 7030. qitharos -- a lyre, zither 1665. Gittith -- a musical term of unc. meaning. 3672. Kinaroth -- a city in Galilee, also a lake near the city Library A Harp of Ten Strings Playing on the Harp Before Saul. My Harp Upon the Willows, Grave, Psalm XCII. On Saturday, or at Compline. The Test by Fire Sanctification is a Mystery. Psalm CL. Psalm XLIII. How, Upon Saul's Transgression of the Prophet's Commands, Samuel ... Thesaurus Psaltery (17 Occurrences)... Easton's Bible Dictionary A musical instrument, supposed to have been a kind of lyre, or a harp with twelve strings. The Hebrew ... /p/psaltery.htm - 12k Lyre (32 Occurrences) Lute (13 Occurrences) Flute (16 Occurrences) Pipe (13 Occurrences) Tambourine (8 Occurrences) Tambour (7 Occurrences) Sackbut (4 Occurrences) Trigon (3 Occurrences) Timbrel (7 Occurrences) Resources What is a psalm? | GotQuestions.orgWhat is the significance of the Sea of Galilee in the Bible? | GotQuestions.org Should a Christian listen to secular music? | GotQuestions.org Harp: Dictionary and Thesaurus | Clyx.com Bible Concordance • Bible Dictionary • Bible Encyclopedia • Topical Bible • Bible Thesuarus Concordance Harp (36 Occurrences)1 Corinthians 14:7 Revelation 5:8 Revelation 18:22 Genesis 4:21 Genesis 31:27 1 Samuel 10:5 1 Samuel 16:16 1 Samuel 16:18 1 Samuel 16:23 1 Samuel 18:10 1 Samuel 19:9 1 Chronicles 25:3 Job 21:12 Job 30:31 Psalms 33:2 Psalms 43:4 Psalms 49:4 Psalms 57:8 Psalms 71:22 Psalms 81:2 Psalms 92:3 Psalms 98:5 Psalms 108:2 Psalms 144:9 Psalms 147:7 Psalms 149:3 Psalms 150:3 Isaiah 5:12 Isaiah 16:11 Isaiah 23:16 Isaiah 24:8 Daniel 3:5 Daniel 3:7 Daniel 3:10 Daniel 3:15 Amos 6:5 Subtopics Harp with Three Strings (Margin) Harp: A Stringed Instrument of Music Harp: David Skillful in Manipulating Harp: Heard in Heaven, in John's Apocalyptic Vision Harp: Hung on the Willows by the Captive Jews Harp: Over the Armies of Ammon and Moab Harp: Used, in National Jubilees, After the Triumph Over Goliath, (Margin) Harp: when the New Walls of Jerusalem Were Dedicated Related Terms |
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