Strong's Lexicon kithara: Harp, Lyre Original Word: κιθάρα Word Origin: Derived from a foreign origin, likely from the Hebrew "kinnor" (Strong's Hebrew 3658). Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: - Strong's Hebrew 3658: כִּנּוֹר (kinnor) – harp, lyre Usage: The term "kithara" refers to a stringed musical instrument, similar to a harp or lyre, used in ancient Greek and Roman cultures. In the New Testament, it is used metaphorically to describe the music of heaven and the worship of God. Cultural and Historical Background: The kithara was a prominent instrument in ancient Greek music, often associated with professional musicians and used in both secular and sacred contexts. It was known for its rich, resonant sound and was played by plucking the strings. In the context of the early Christian church, the kithara symbolized the harmonious worship and praise offered to God, reflecting the cultural appreciation for music as a divine gift. NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Origina prim. word Definition a lyre NASB Translation harp (2), harps (2). Thayer's Greek Lexicon STRONGS NT 2788: κιθάρακιθάρα, κιθάρας, ἡ, a harp (cf. Stainer, Music of the Bible, chapter iv.; B. D., under the word Strong's Exhaustive Concordance harp, lyreOf uncertain affinity; a lyre -- harp. Forms and Transliterations κιθαρα κιθάρα κιθαραις κιθάραις κιθαραν κιθάραν κιθαρας κιθάρας kithara kithára kitharais kithárais kitharan kitháran kitharas kithárasLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman's Concordance 1 Corinthians 14:7 N-NFSGRK: αὐλὸς εἴτε κιθάρα ἐὰν διαστολὴν NAS: flute or harp, in producing a sound, KJV: pipe or harp, except they give INT: flute or harp if distinction Revelation 5:8 N-AFS Revelation 14:2 N-DFP Revelation 15:2 N-AFP Strong's Greek 2788 |
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