5314 flute
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Early origin of the flute

Genesis 4:19-21 Jubal was descended from Cain and was in the seventh generation after Adam.

The flute used in worship

In Israelite worship

Psalm 150:1-6 See also 1 Samuel 10:5; Psalm 5:1 Title; Isaiah 30:29

In pagan worship

Daniel 3:7 See also Daniel 3:5,10-11,15

The flute played at celebratory events

1 Kings 1:38-40 See also Job 21:12; Isaiah 5:12; Matthew 11:17 pp Luke 7:32; Revelation 18:22

The flute used in mourning

Matthew 9:23-24 See also Job 30:31; Jeremiah 48:36

The flute used metaphorically by Paul

1 Corinthians 14:6-10

See also

5420  music
5421  musical instruments
5422  musicians
8627  worship, elements



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