ΨΑΛΤΗΡΙΟΝ, ψαλτηριον
PSALTĒRION, psaltērion
Sounds Like: psal-TEE-ree-on
Translations: psaltery, harp, lyre, stringed instrument, a stringed instrument, book of Psalms
From the root: ΨΑΛΤΗΡΙΟΝ
Part of Speech: Noun
Explanation: This word refers to a stringed musical instrument, similar to a harp or lyre, which was commonly used in ancient times, especially in religious contexts. It can also refer to the Book of Psalms in the Bible, as the Psalms were often sung to the accompaniment of such an instrument. It is used to describe an instrument that produces music.
Inflection: Singular, Neuter, Nominative or Accusative
Strong’s number: G5568 (Lookup on BibleHub)
Instances
Codex Sinaiticus
Swete's Recension of the Greek Septuagint
From the same root
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