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lute, lyre, lyres

Definition:

A lute and a lyre are small, stringed, musical instruments that were used by the Israelites to worship God.

  • A lyre looks like a small harp, having strings strung across an open frame.
  • A lute is very similar to a modernday acoustic guitar, having a wooden sound box and an extended neck on which strings are strung.
  • In playing a lute or a lyre, certain strings are held down with the fingers of one hand while these and other strings are plucked or strummed with the other hand.
  • The lute, lyre, and harp are all played by strumming or plucking the strings.
  • The number of strings varied, but the Old Testament specifically mentions instruments that had ten strings.

(See also: harp)

Bible References:

Word Data:

  • Strong's: H3658, H5035, H5443