Ut
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Overview:
Ut is not a direct term or name found in the Bible; however, it may be considered in the context of biblical music and worship, as it is historically associated with the musical scale. In the realm of biblical studies, understanding music and its role in worship can provide insight into the cultural and religious practices of ancient Israel.

Musical Context:
The term "Ut" is derived from the medieval solmization system, which was used to teach sight-singing. It corresponds to the first note of the scale, now commonly referred to as "Do" in the modern solfège system. While the Bible does not explicitly mention "Ut," music plays a significant role in biblical worship and expression.

Biblical Music and Worship:
Music is a vital component of worship in the Bible, often used to express praise, lament, and celebration. The Psalms, a central book of the Old Testament, is a collection of songs and poems that were integral to Israelite worship. King David, a key figure in biblical history, is renowned for his musical talent and contributions to the Psalms. In 1 Chronicles 15:16 , it is recorded: "David also told the leaders of the Levites to appoint their brothers as singers to sing joyful songs, accompanied by musical instruments: lyres, harps, and cymbals."

Instruments and Singing:
The Bible references various musical instruments, including lyres, harps, trumpets, and cymbals, which were used in temple worship and other religious ceremonies. Singing was a communal activity, often led by the Levites, who were appointed as musicians and singers in the temple. In 2 Chronicles 5:13 , during the dedication of Solomon's Temple, it is noted: "The trumpeters and singers joined together to praise and thank the LORD with one voice. They lifted up their voices, accompanied by trumpets, cymbals, and musical instruments, in praise to the LORD: 'For He is good; His loving devotion endures forever.'"

Theological Significance:
Music in the Bible is not merely an artistic expression but a means of theological communication. It serves to convey the truths of God's character, His deeds, and His covenant with His people. The use of music in worship is seen as a reflection of the heavenly worship described in Revelation, where the redeemed sing a new song before the throne of God (Revelation 5:9).

Conclusion:
While "Ut" as a term does not appear in the biblical text, its association with music highlights the importance of musical expression in biblical worship. Music serves as a powerful tool for teaching, remembrance, and the expression of faith, deeply rooted in the biblical tradition and continuing to be a vital part of Christian worship today.
Smith's Bible Dictionary
Ut

(wooded).

  1. A son of Aram, (Genesis 10:23; 1 Chronicles 1:17) end consequently a grand son of Shem. (B.C. 2400-2300.)
  2. A son of Nahor by Milcah. (Genesis 22:21) Authorized Version, Huz. (B.C. about 1900.)
  3. A son of Dishan, and grandson of Seir. (Genesis 36:28) (B.C. after 1800.)
  4. The country in which Job lived. (Job 1:1) As far as we can gather, "the land of Uz" lay either east or southeast of Palestine, (Job 1:3) adjacent to the Sabaeans and the Chaldaeans, (Job 1:15,17) consequently north of the southern Arabians and west of the Euphrates; and, lastly, adjacent to the Edomites of Mount Seir, who at one period occupied Uz, probably as conquerors, (Lamentations 4:21) and whose troglodyte habits are described in (Job 30:6,7) From the above data we infer that the land of Uz corresponds to the Arabia Deserta of classical geography, at all events to so much of it as lies north of the 30th parallel of latitude.
Greek
4009. peras -- a limit
... end, limit. From the same as peran; an extremity -- end, ut-(ter-)most participle.
see GREEK peran. (peras) -- 1 Occurrence. (perata) -- 1 Occurrence. ...
//strongsnumbers.com/greek2/4009.htm - 6k
Strong's Hebrew
314. acharon -- coming after or behind
... late or last; specifically (as facing the east) western -- after (-ward), to come,
following, hind(-er, -ermost, -most), last, latter, rereward, ut(ter)most. ...
/hebrew/314.htm - 6k

7097. qatseh -- end, extremity
... and idioms; compare qets) -- X after, border, brim, brink, edge, end, (in-)finite,
frontier, outmost coast, quarter, shore, (out-)side, X some, ut(-ter-)most ...
/hebrew/7097.htm - 5k

Library

Fourth Word "Deus Meus, Ut Quid Dereliquisti Me?"
... No. 186 Fourth Word "Deus meus, ut quid dereliquisti me?". Fourth Word "Deus meus,
ut quid dereliquisti me?" Ch. ... Deus meus, Deus meus, Ut quid dereliquisti me? ...
/.../the st gregory hymnal and catholic choir book/no 186 fourth word deus.htm

The Litany of the Saints
... Ut nobis parcas, te rogamus audinos. * Ut nobis indulgeas, te rogamus audinos. *
Ut ad veram paenitentiam nos perducere digneris, te rogamus audinos. ...
/.../various/the st gregory hymnal and catholic choir book/no 224 the litany of.htm

De Tactus Voluptate Et Libidine, Atque De Matrimonio Et ...
... Cure excogitasset Deus duorum sexuum rationero, attribuit iis, ut se invicem
appeterent, et conjunctione gauderent. Itaque ardentissimam ...
/.../lactantius/the divine institutes/chap xxiii name tactus voluptate.htm

Carpocratis Et Epiphanis Sententiam De Feminarum Communitate ...
... vero Cephalleneus. Vixit autem solum septemdecim annos, et Same, qu?? est
urbs Cephalleni??, ut deus est honore affectus. Quo in ...
/.../the stromata or miscellanies/caput ii carpocratis et epiphanis sententiam.htm

Duas Extremas Opiniones Esse vitandas: Primam Illorum Qui ...
... Justitiam ergo et salutis harmoniam, qu?? est veneranda firmaque, alii quidem, ut
ostendimus, nimium intenderunt, blaspheme ac maledice cure quavis impietate ...
/.../the stromata or miscellanies/caput xviii duas extremas opiniones esse.htm

Actus Contritionis
... absconditus. 6. Cur non tollis peccatum meum? Nam sicut onus grave gravat??
sunt super me iniquitates me??; et non potero ut viderem. 7 ...
/.../actus contritionis &c.htm

Duo Genera H??reticorum Notat: Prius Illorum Qui Omnia Omnibus ...
... laudandus, qui libertate sua usus est ad vivendum ex virtute: ita multo magis qui
dedit nobis liberam nostri potestatem, et concessit vivere ut vellemus, est ...
/.../clement/the stromata or miscellanies/caput v duo genera haereticorum notat .htm

Similitudo X
... Deinde vocavit me et hae mihi dixit; 2. Tradidi te, inquit, et domum tuam huic pastori,
ut ab eo protegi, inquit, ab omni vexatione et ab omni saevitia ...
//christianbookshelf.org/lake/the apostolic fathers/similitudo x.htm

Legis Et Christi Mandatum De Non Concupiscendo Exponit.
... Atque ut ab alto rem repetamus, lex quidem, sicut prius diximus, illud, "Non
concupisces uxorem proximi tui," [2553] prius exclamavit ante conjunctam Domini ...
/.../clement/the stromata or miscellanies/caput xi legis et christi mandatum.htm

Appendix K.
... Legem, si per eam intelligas pactum in monte Sinai factum, et mediatore Mose populo
Israelitico datum, (qu??, ut modo diximus, est maxime propria ac genuina ...
//christianbookshelf.org/burgon/inspiration and interpretation/appendix k.htm

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