Harp

New Testament

Vine's Expository Dictionary of Biblical Words

Definition

A-1kitharaNounG2788

whence Eng., "guitar," denotes "a lyre" or "harp;" it is described by Josephus as an instrument of ten strings, played by a plectrum (a smaller instrument was played by the hand); it is mentioned in 1Co 14:7, Rev 5:8, Rev 14:2, Rev 15:2.

B-1kitharizoVerbG2789

signifies "to play on the harp," 1Co 14:7, Rev 14:2. In the Sept., Isa 23:16.