Wind-instruments in the Bible refer to musical instruments that produce sound by the vibration of air, typically through a tube or pipe. These instruments are mentioned in various contexts throughout the Scriptures, often associated with worship, celebration, and significant events in the history of Israel.

Types of Wind-Instruments:

1. Trumpet (Hebrew: חֲצוֹצְרָה, ḥaṣoṣrah): The trumpet is one of the most frequently mentioned wind-instruments in the Bible. It was used for various purposes, including calling assemblies, signaling during battle, and in religious ceremonies. Numbers 10:2-10 describes the making of two silver trumpets for summoning the congregation and directing the movement of the camps. The trumpet also played a role in the fall of Jericho, as described in Joshua 6:4-20.

2. Shofar (Hebrew: שׁוֹפָר, shofar): The shofar, made from a ram's horn, is another significant wind-instrument. It is often associated with important religious events, such as the Feast of Trumpets (Leviticus 23:24) and the Year of Jubilee (Leviticus 25:9). The shofar was also used to announce the new moon and to call people to repentance, as seen in Joel 2:1: "Blow the trumpet in Zion; sound the alarm on My holy mountain!"

3. Flute (Hebrew: חָלִיל, ḥalil): The flute is mentioned in several passages, often in contexts of joy and celebration. In 1 Kings 1:40, the people rejoiced with flutes when Solomon was anointed king. The flute is also referenced in the context of mourning, as in Jeremiah 48:36: "Therefore My heart laments like a flute for Moab."

4. Pipe (Hebrew: עוּגָב, 'ugab): The pipe is one of the earliest mentioned instruments in the Bible, associated with Jubal, "the father of all who play the harp and flute" (Genesis 4:21). It was likely a simple reed instrument used in both secular and sacred music.

Cultural and Religious Significance:

Wind-instruments held a prominent place in the religious and cultural life of ancient Israel. They were integral to worship in the Temple, as seen in 2 Chronicles 5:12-13, where the Levites played trumpets and other instruments to praise the Lord during the dedication of Solomon's Temple. The sound of wind-instruments often symbolized the presence and power of God, as in the theophany at Mount Sinai, where the sound of a trumpet grew louder and louder (Exodus 19:19).

In the New Testament, wind-instruments continue to be associated with significant events. In 1 Corinthians 15:52, the Apostle Paul speaks of the last trumpet that will sound at the resurrection of the dead: "In a flash, in the twinkling of an eye, at the last trumpet. For the trumpet will sound, the dead will be raised imperishable, and we will be changed."

Symbolism:

Wind-instruments in the Bible often symbolize divine communication and the call to action or worship. The trumpet, in particular, is a symbol of God's voice and authority, calling His people to attention and obedience. The shofar's blast is a reminder of God's covenant and the need for repentance and renewal.

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Dialogue Between a Gentleman and a Shepherd.
... When the worship is made, there is a great gathering, numbers of people come"wind
instruments, cymbals, tambourines, drums, flags, beggars, devotees, stoics ...
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The Poetical Books.
... the psalm was to be sung. "Nehiloth" signifies pipes or flutes, perhaps
wind instruments in general. The inscription "To the Chief ...
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Chapter iv
... primitive they may have been, these two instruments laid the foundation of musical
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Wind-instruments (4 Occurrences)
Wind-instruments. Windings, Wind-instruments. Window . Multi-Version
Concordance Wind-instruments (4 Occurrences). 2 ...
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Corded (37 Occurrences)
... horns, and those who made melody in song, with one voice were sounding the praise
and glory of the Lord; with loud voices and with windinstruments, and brass ...
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Nehiloth (2 Occurrences)
... Only in the title of Psalm 5. It is probably derived from a root meaning "to bore,"
"perforate," and hence denotes perforated windinstruments of all kinds. ...
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Tongue (160 Occurrences)
... 21. (vt) To chide; to scold. 22. (vt) To modulate or modify with the tongue, as
notes, in playing the flute and some other windinstruments. 23. ...
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Wind (180 Occurrences)
... horns, and those who made melody in song, with one voice were sounding the praise
and glory of the Lord; with loud voices and with windinstruments, and brass ...
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Sounding (99 Occurrences)
... horns, and those who made melody in song, with one voice were sounding the praise
and glory of the Lord; with loud voices and with windinstruments, and brass ...
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Instruments (136 Occurrences)
... Nehemiah 12:35 And certain of the priests' sons with windinstruments; Zechariah,
the son of Jonathan, the son of Shemaiah, the son of Mattaniah, the son of ...
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Window (24 Occurrences)

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Windings (1 Occurrence)

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Interested (4 Occurrences)
... (BBE). Isaiah 5:12 And corded instruments and wind-instruments and wine are in their
feasts: but they give no thought to the work of the Lord, and they are not ...
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