Strong's Lexicon sabbeka: Harp, lyre, or stringed instrument Original Word: סַבְּכָא Word Origin: Derived from an unused root meaning to interweave or entwine. Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: While there is no direct Greek equivalent for "sabbeka," the concept of stringed instruments is present in the New Testament, such as in the use of the word "κιθάρα" (kithara) in Revelation 5:8, referring to harps used in heavenly worship. Usage: The term "sabbeka" refers to a type of musical instrument, likely a harp or lyre, used in ancient Israelite worship and cultural practices. It is one of several instruments mentioned in the context of music and worship, often associated with celebrations and religious ceremonies. Cultural and Historical Background: In ancient Israel, music played a significant role in both religious and social settings. Instruments like the sabbeka were integral to worship in the Temple, as well as in royal courts and public celebrations. The use of stringed instruments is well-documented in the Psalms, where they are often mentioned as tools for praising God. The construction and playing of these instruments required skill and artistry, reflecting the cultural value placed on music. NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Origin(Aramaic) corresponding to sabak Definition trigon (a musical instrument) NASB Translation trigon (4). Brown-Driver-Briggs שַׂבְּכָא ( > van d. H. ׳ס, see Baer) noun [masculine] trigon, musical instrument (whence probably Greek σαμβύκη, triangular instrument with (four strings, see Thes LewyFremdw. 161 f. PrinceEB 3238 DrDaniel 3:5; also Biblical Hebrew שׂבָכָה lattice-work, √ שׂבך, compare Syriac Strong's Exhaustive Concordance sackbut (Aramaic) or sabbka: (Aramaic) {sab-bek- aw'}; from a root corresponding to cabak; a lyre -- sackbut. see HEBREW cabak Forms and Transliterations סַבְּכָ֤א סבכא שַׂבְּכָ֡א שַׂבְּכָ֤א שַׂבְּכָא֙ שבכא sab·bə·ḵā śab·bə·ḵā sabbeCha sabbəḵā śabbəḵāLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman's Concordance Daniel 3:5 HEB: (קַתְרֹ֨וס ק) סַבְּכָ֤א פְּסַנְתֵּרִין֙ סוּמְפֹּ֣נְיָ֔ה NAS: flute, lyre, trigon, psaltery, bagpipe KJV: harp, sackbut, psaltery, INT: flute harp trigon psaltery bagpipe Daniel 3:7 Daniel 3:10 Daniel 3:15 4 Occurrences |
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