# harp, harps, harpist, harpists, lyre, lyres

## Definition:

A harp is a stringed musical instrument, that usually consists of a large open frame with vertical strings.

* In Bible times, fir wood was used to make harps and other musical instruments.
* Players of harps and lyres would hold them in the hands and play them by strumming or plucking while walking.
* In many places in the Bible, harps are mentioned as instruments that were used to praise and worship God. 
* David wrote several psalms which were set to harp music.
* He also played a harp for King Saul, to soothe the king's troubled spirit. 
* A lyre looks like a small harp, having strings strung across an open frame.
 

(See also: [David](../names/david.md), [fir](../other/fir.md), [psalm](../kt/psalm.md), [Saul (OT)](../names/saul.md))

## Bible References:

* [1 Chronicles 15:16-18](rc://en/tn/help/1ch/15/16)
* [Amos 05:23-24](rc://en/tn/help/amo/05/23)
* [Daniel 03:05](rc://en/tn/help/dan/03/05)
* [Psalm 033:1-3](rc://en/tn/help/psa/033/001)
* [Revelation 05:8](rc://en/tn/help/rev/05/08)

## Word Data:

* Strong's: H3658, H5035, H7030, G2788, G2789, G2790

