Lexicon metsiltayim: Cymbals Original Word: מְצֵלֶת Strong's Exhaustive Concordance cymbals From tsalal; (only dual) double tinklers, i.e. Cymbals -- cymbals. see HEBREW tsalal NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originfrom tsalal Definition cymbals NASB Translation cymbals (13). Brown-Driver-Briggs מְצִלְתַּיִם feminine noun dual cymbals (apparently later equivalent of צֶלְצְלִים where see references); — ׳מ 1 Chronicles 13:8 ("" 2 Samuel 6:5 see צֶלְצְלִים), 2 Samuel 15:19; 2 Samuel 16:5; 2 Samuel 16:42; 2Sam 25:6; 2Chronicles 5:12,13; 29:25; Ezra 3:10; Nehemiah 12:27; תָּ֑יִם- 1 Chronicles 15:16,28; 1 Chronicles 25:1. Topical Lexicon Word Origin: Derived from the root צָלַל (tsalal), which means "to tinkle" or "to ring."Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: • Strong's Greek Number 2950: κύμβαλον (kymbalon), which also refers to cymbals, a percussion instrument used in similar contexts in the Greek-speaking world. Usage: The word מְצֵלֶת is used in the context of musical instruments, specifically referring to cymbals. These instruments were often used in temple worship and other religious ceremonies to produce a loud, resonant sound. Context: מְצֵלֶת (metzelet) appears in the Hebrew Bible as a term for cymbals, a type of percussion instrument. Cymbals were an integral part of the musical ensemble in ancient Israel, often accompanying other instruments such as harps and lyres. They were used in various religious ceremonies, including temple worship, to enhance the musical experience and to signify moments of celebration or solemnity. The sound of cymbals is described as loud and clashing, serving both as a musical and a symbolic element in worship. In the context of the temple, cymbals were played by the Levites, who were responsible for the musical aspects of worship. The use of cymbals is mentioned in several biblical passages, highlighting their importance in the liturgical practices of ancient Israel. Forms and Transliterations בִּמְצִלְתַּ֙יִם֙ בִּמְצִלְתַּ֥יִם בַּֽמְצִלְתַּ֔יִם בַּֽמְצִלְתַּ֥יִם במצלתים וּבִמְצִלְתַּ֖יִם וּבִמְצִלְתַּ֜יִם וּבִמְצִלְתָּ֑יִם וּמְצִלְתַּ֙יִם֙ וּמְצִלְתָּ֑יִם ובמצלתים ומצלתים מְצִלְתַּ֖יִם מצלתים bam·ṣil·ta·yim bamṣiltayim bamtzilTayim bim·ṣil·ta·yim bimṣiltayim bimtzilTayim mə·ṣil·ta·yim məṣiltayim metzilTayim ū·ḇim·ṣil·ta·yim ū·ḇim·ṣil·tā·yim ū·mə·ṣil·ta·yim ū·mə·ṣil·tā·yim ūḇimṣiltayim ūḇimṣiltāyim ūməṣiltayim ūməṣiltāyim umetzilTayim uvimtzilTayimLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman's Concordance 1 Chronicles 13:8 HEB: וּבִנְבָלִ֣ים וּבְתֻפִּ֔ים וּבִמְצִלְתַּ֖יִם וּבַחֲצֹצְרֽוֹת׃ NAS: tambourines, cymbals and with trumpets. KJV: and with timbrels, and with cymbals, and with trumpets. INT: harps tambourines cymbals trumpets 1 Chronicles 15:16 1 Chronicles 15:19 1 Chronicles 15:28 1 Chronicles 16:5 1 Chronicles 16:42 1 Chronicles 25:1 1 Chronicles 25:6 2 Chronicles 5:12 2 Chronicles 5:13 2 Chronicles 29:25 Ezra 3:10 Nehemiah 12:27 13 Occurrences |
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