Lexicon qitharos: Lyre, Harp Original Word: קִיתָרֹס Strong's Exhaustive Concordance harp (Aramaic) of Greek origin; a lyre -- harp. NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Origin(Aramaic) of foreign origin Definition a lyre, zither NASB Translation lyre (4). Brown-Driver-Briggs קיתרס Kt, קַתְרֹס Qr, noun [masculine] lyre, zither (also ᵑ7; loan-word from Greek κίθαρις Kraussi. 193: ii. 573); — Daniel 3:5,7,10,15; Kmp קִיתָרִם. קָל see קול. Topical Lexicon Word Origin: Derived from a foreign origin, likely related to the Greek word κιθάρα (kithara).Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: The corresponding Greek term is κιθάρα (kithara), Strong's Greek Number G2788. The kithara was a similar stringed instrument used in ancient Greek music, often associated with professional musicians and used in both secular and sacred contexts. The connection between קִיתָרֹס and κιθάρα suggests a cultural exchange and influence between the ancient Near Eastern and Greek worlds, particularly in the realm of music and instrumentation. Usage: The term קִיתָרֹס is used in the context of musical instruments, specifically referring to a lyre, which is a type of stringed instrument. It appears in the Aramaic sections of the Old Testament, particularly in the Book of Daniel. Context: The term קִיתָרֹס appears in the Aramaic portions of the Book of Daniel, specifically in Daniel 3:5, 3:7, 3:10, and 3:15. In these passages, the lyre is listed among various musical instruments that were played during the dedication of King Nebuchadnezzar's golden image. The lyre, or קִיתָרֹס, was part of an ensemble that included other instruments such as the horn, flute, zither, harp, and pipes. The sound of these instruments signaled the people to fall down and worship the golden image. The lyre, as mentioned in these passages, highlights the cultural and ceremonial significance of music in ancient Babylonian society. The use of the lyre in these contexts underscores its role in royal and religious ceremonies, serving as a tool to unify and command the attention of the populace. Forms and Transliterations קַתְרֹ֣וס קַתְרֹ֤וס קַתְרֹ֨וס קתרוס katRos qaṯ·rō·ws qaṯrōwsLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman's Concordance Daniel 3:5 HEB: [קִיתָרֹוס כ] (קַתְרֹ֨וס ק) סַבְּכָ֤א NAS: flute, lyre, trigon, KJV: flute, harp, sackbut, INT: of the horn flute harp trigon psaltery Daniel 3:7 Daniel 3:10 Daniel 3:15 4 Occurrences |
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