834. aulétés

Lexicon

aulétés: Flute player, piper

Original Word: αὐλητής
Part of Speech: Noun, Masculine
Transliteration: aulétés
Pronunciation: ow-lay-TACE
Phonetic Spelling: (ow-lay-tace')
Definition: Flute player, piper
Meaning: a flute-player.

Strong's Exhaustive Concordance

flute player

From auleo; a flute-player -- minstrel, piper.

see GREEK auleo

NAS Exhaustive Concordance

Word Origin
from auleó
Definition
a flute player
NASB Translation
flute-players (2).

Thayer's Greek Lexicon

STRONGS NT 834: αὐλητής

αὐλητής, ἀυλητου, ὁ (αὐλέω), a flute-player: Matthew 9:23; Revelation 18:22. (In Greek writings from (Theognis and) Herodotus 6, 60 down.)

Topical Lexicon

Word Origin: Derived from the Greek verb αὐλέω (auleō), meaning "to play the flute."

Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: The concept of a flute player in the Hebrew Bible is less explicitly defined by a single term equivalent to αὐλητής. However, the Hebrew word חָלִיל (chalil), Strong's Hebrew Number 2485, refers to a flute or pipe, an instrument often associated with joy and celebration, as seen in passages like 1 Samuel 10:5 and Isaiah 30:29. While the specific role of the player is not always detailed, the instrument's presence in various contexts suggests a similar cultural function to that of the Greek αὐλητής.

Usage: The term αὐλητής is used in the New Testament to refer to individuals who play the flute, often in the context of mourning or celebration.

Context: The Greek term αὐλητής appears in the New Testament in contexts that highlight the cultural practices of the time, particularly in relation to music and social gatherings. In Matthew 9:23, the term is used to describe flute players present at a house of mourning. The presence of flute players was customary in Jewish funeral practices, where music was part of the mourning rituals. The Berean Standard Bible translates this passage as follows: "When Jesus entered the ruler’s house, He saw the flute players and the noisy crowd."

The role of the αὐλητής in ancient Jewish society was significant, as music was an integral part of both joyous and sorrowful occasions. Flute players were often hired for weddings, funerals, and other communal events, providing a backdrop that matched the emotional tone of the gathering. The use of the flute, a wind instrument, was widespread in the ancient world, and its players were skilled musicians who contributed to the cultural and religious life of the community.

In the broader Greco-Roman world, the αὐλητής held a similar role, participating in various public and private events. The instrument itself, the aulos, was a double-reeded flute, known for its penetrating and emotive sound. The skill of the αὐλητής was highly regarded, and their music was considered essential for setting the appropriate atmosphere for different occasions.

Forms and Transliterations

αυλητας αυλητάς αὐλητὰς αυλητων αυλητών αὐλητῶν auletas auletàs aulētas aulētàs auleton auletôn aulētōn aulētō̂n

Englishman's Concordance

Matthew 9:23 N-AMP
GRK: ἰδὼν τοὺς αὐλητὰς καὶ τὸν
NAS: and saw the flute-players and the crowd
KJV: and saw the minstrels and the people
INT: having seen the flute-players and the

Revelation 18:22 N-GMP
GRK: μουσικῶν καὶ αὐλητῶν καὶ σαλπιστῶν
NAS: and musicians and flute-players and trumpeters
KJV: and of pipers, and
INT: musicians and flute-players and of trumpeters

Strong's Greek 834
2 Occurrences

αὐλητὰς — 1 Occ.
αὐλητῶν — 1 Occ.