Definition
κιθάρα, -ας, ἡ
[in LXX chiefly for כִּנּוֹר, frequently in Psalm 33:2, al.); and in (Daniel 3:5, al.) for קִיתָרֹס, itself a transliteration of κίθαρις, the Homeric form of κ. (cf. CB, Dn., lviii) ;]
a lyre, harp: 1 Corinthians 14:7, Revelation 5:8; 14:2; 15:2.
Hebrew words it translates
The Hebrew words that the ancient Greek translation of the Old Testament renders as κιθάρα:
Usage patterns
Occurrences
4 total
- 1 Corinthians 14:7κιθάρα · harpEven in the case of lifeless instruments, such as the flute or harp, how will anyone recognize the tune they are playing unless the notes are distinct?
- Revelation 5:8κιθάραν · a harpWhen He had taken the scroll, the four living creatures and the twenty-four elders fell down before the Lamb. Each one had a harp, and they were holding golden bowls full of incense, which are the prayers of the saints.
- Revelation 14:2κιθάραις · harpsAnd I heard a sound from heaven like the roar of many waters and the loud rumbling of thunder. And the sound I heard was like harpists strumming their harps.
- Revelation 15:2κιθάρας · harpsAnd I saw something like a sea of glass mixed with fire, beside which stood those who had conquered the beast and its image and the number of its name. They were holding harps from God,