Dictionary of Bible Themes Music played a major role in the lives of people in biblical times. It was used in both sacred and secular activities and was most often associated with joy and celebration. Psalms 96:13Music comes from God See also God's presence inspires music Psalms 98:4Job 35:10 It is a gift of God Psalms 33:2Music was closely associated with praise and worship See also Judges 5:3Nehemiah 12:27 Psalms 27:6; 57:7; 81:1-2; 87:7; 92:3; 95:2; 98:4; 108:1; 144:9; 147:7; 149:3; 150:1-6 Ephesians 5:19-20 Colossians 3:16 1 Chronicles 25:6-7 Music was employed extensively in the tabernacle and the temple See also 1 Chronicles 6:31-32; 25:12 Chronicles 5:12-14; 35:15 Ezra 2:65 Psalms 11:1 Title Music and the psalms See also Many psalms are dedicated to the "director of music" Psalms 13:1 Title; 31:1 Title; 42:1 Title; 49:1 Title; 77:1 Title; 139:1 TitleHabakkuk 3:19 Psalms 9:1 Title See also The titles of some psalms probably give an indication of melody Psalms 22:1 Title; 45:1 Title; 56:1 Title; 57:1 Title; 58:1 Title; 59:1 Title; 60:1 Title; 69:1 Title; 75:1 Title; 80:1 TitlePsalms 4:1 Title See also The titles of some psalms indicate specific musical accompaniment Psalms 5:1 Title; 6:1 Title; 54:1 Title; 55:1 Title; 61:1 Title; 67:1 Title; 76:1 TitleHabakkuk 3:19 2 Chronicles 20:27-28 Uses of music See also To celebrate victory Exodus 15:1-21Judges 5:1-31 1 Samuel 18:6-7 Isaiah 30:32 Genesis 31:27 See also At times of celebration Job 21:12Isaiah 16:10 Lamentations 5:14 Ezekiel 26:13 Luke 15:25 Revelation 18:22 Isaiah 5:12 At banquets See also Amos 6:4-61 Samuel 18:6-7 See also As an expression of joy 2 Samuel 6:51 Kings 1:40 Job 21:12 James 5:13 Ecclesiastes 2:8 See also For pleasure 2 Samuel 19:352 Kings 3:14-15 1 Samuel 18:10 For divine inspiration 1 Samuel 16:23See also To relieve depression 1 Samuel 16:16-182 Samuel 1:17-18 Matthew 9:23 At times of mourning See also Job 30:31; 35:10Jeremiah 48:36 1 Samuel 10:5-6 Prophets sometimes prophesied to musical accompaniment See also 2 Kings 3:14-19Isaiah 24:8 Lack of music is a sign of judgment See also Revelation 18:22Daniel 3:5 Music in pagan worship See also Daniel 3:7,10,15Isaiah 23:16 Music played by prostitutes Psalms 69:12The misuse of music See also Psalms 137:3Daniel 3:4-7 Amos 5:23; 6:5 See also 5273 creativity5421 musical instruments 5422 musicians 5596 victory 7960 singing 8283 joy 8627 worship, elements 8664 praise |
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