Strong's Lexicon kitharizó: To play the harp, to make music Original Word: κιθαρίζω Word Origin: Derived from κιθάρα (kithara), meaning "lyre" or "harp." Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: The Hebrew equivalent often associated with playing stringed instruments is נָגַן (nagan), Strong's Hebrew 5059, which means "to play a stringed instrument." Usage: The verb κιθαρίζω (kitharizó) refers to the act of playing a stringed instrument, specifically a harp or lyre. In the context of the New Testament, it is used metaphorically to describe the act of making music or producing harmonious sounds, often in worship or celebration. Cultural and Historical Background: In ancient Greek culture, the kithara was a prominent musical instrument, similar to the lyre, used in various settings, including religious ceremonies, public performances, and private entertainment. Music played a significant role in both Greek and Jewish traditions, often associated with worship and the expression of joy. The use of musical instruments in worship is well-documented in the Old Testament, where instruments like the harp were used to praise God. NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originfrom kithara Definition to play on the lyre NASB Translation harp (1), playing (1). Thayer's Greek Lexicon STRONGS NT 2789: κιθαρίζωκιθαρίζω; present passive participle κιθαριζόμενος; to play upon the harp ((see the preceding word)): with ἐν ταῖς κιθάραις added (A. V. harping with their harps), Revelation 14:2; τό κιθαριζόμενον, what is harped, 1 Corinthians 14:7. (Isaiah 23:16; in the Greek writings from Homer, Iliad 18, 570 down.) Strong's Exhaustive Concordance harp. From kithara; to play on a lyre -- harp. see GREEK kithara Forms and Transliterations κιθαριζομενον κιθαριζόμενον κιθαριζοντων κιθαριζόντων κιθάρισον kitharizomenon kitharizómenon kitharizonton kitharizontōn kitharizónton kitharizóntōnLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman's Concordance 1 Corinthians 14:7 V-PPM/P-NNSGRK: ἢ τὸ κιθαριζόμενον NAS: or on the harp? KJV: what is piped or harped? INT: or being harped Revelation 14:2 V-PPA-GMP Strong's Greek 2789 |
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