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# lute
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## Definition:
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A lute and a lyre are small, stringed, musical instruments that were used by the Israelites to worship God.
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* A lute is very similar to a modern-day acoustic guitar, having a wooden sound box and an extended neck on which strings are strung.
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* In playing a lute, certain strings are held down with the fingers of one hand while these and other strings are plucked or strummed with the other hand.
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* The number of strings varied, but the Old Testament specifically mentions instruments that had ten strings.
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(See also: [harp ](../other/harp.md ))
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## Bible References:
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* [1 Kings 10:11-12 ](rc://en/tn/help/1ki/10/11 )
* [1 Samuel 10:5-6 ](rc://en/tn/help/1sa/10/05 )
* [2 Chronicles 05:11-12 ](rc://en/tn/help/2ch/05/11 )
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## Word Data:
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* Strong's: H5035, H5443
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