Bible Dictionaries
Lyre

From AmTrac: HARP

Hebrew KINNOR, the most ancient and common stringed instrument of the Jews, more properly translated lyre. It was light and portable, and was used on joyful occasions, whether sacred or not. It was invented by Jubal, Genesis 4:21; Genesis 31:27 1 Chronicles 16:5; 1 Chronicles 25:1-5 Psalms 81:2. David was a proficient in its use, 1 Samuel 16:16, 1 Samuel 16:23; 1 Samuel 18:10. The instrument most nearly resembling our harp was the Hebrew NEBEL, translated, psaltery in the Old Testament, Psalms 57:8; Psalms 81:2; Psalms 92:3; Psalms 108:2. It had a general triangular shape, and seven to twelve strings, Psalms 33:2; Psalms 144:9. It was played with the hand or with a short iron rod or plectrum according to its size. The Jews had other stringed instruments, like the guitar and lute, but little can be accurately determined respecting their form, etc. See MUSIC.

Verses:

• 1 Samuel 10:5
• 1 Kings 10:12
• 1 Chronicles 13:8
• 1 Chronicles 15:16
• 1 Chronicles 15:21
• 1 Chronicles 15:28
• 1 Chronicles 16:5
• 1 Chronicles 25:1
• 1 Chronicles 25:6
• 2 Chronicles 5:12
• 2 Chronicles 9:11
• 2 Chronicles 20:28
• 2 Chronicles 29:25
• Nehemiah 12:27
• Job 21:12
• Psalms 57:8
• Psalms 71:22
• Psalms 81:2
• Psalms 92:3
• Psalms 98:5
• Psalms 108:2
• Psalms 150:3
• Isaiah 5:12
• Isaiah 30:32
• Ezekiel 26:13
• Daniel 3:5
• Daniel 3:7
• Daniel 3:10
• Daniel 3:15