Kinnor (Hebrew: כִּנּוֹר‎ kīnnōr) is an ancient Israelite musical instrument in the yoke lutes family, the first one to be mentioned in the Hebrew Bible.

The lyre is a stringed musical instrument frequently mentioned in the Bible, often associated with worship, celebration, and prophecy. It is one of the earliest known instruments, and its use is …

The lyre seems to have completely replaced the use of the harp in the Levant in the Biblical era, and indeed, the only illustrations we have of harps being played in ancient Israel, dates to a …

According to the Roman Jewish historian Josephus (1st century ad), it resembled the Greek kithara (i.e., having broad arms of a piece with the boxlike neck), and kinnor was translated as …

Dec 8, 2025 · The instrument appears throughout Scripture—from cultic celebrations to prophetic encounters—and its ancient background helps illuminate what the Bible communicates about …

In the Bible, a lyre is a stringed musical instrument often associated with worship and praise, particularly used in the context of singing hymns to God (e.g., 1 Samuel 16:23; Psalm 33:2). It …

An entire 90 minutes of meditative traditional Jewish music, arranged for recreations of the 10-string Biblical lyre-themed lyre, for relaxation, meditation ...

Dec 29, 2023 · The importance of the Lyre in the Bible is highlighted in the various references made to the instrument. It symbolizes the praising of God and solemnity of the occasions of …

As it appears from the foregoing that the instrument was widely used among the Semites, and as the Biblical references, as well as those found in Josephus, seem to apply best to the cithara, …

In summary, the lyre and harp are deeply embedded in the biblical narrative, serving as instruments of worship, prophecy, and divine encounter. Their presence in Scripture reflects …