Strong’s H3658
כִּנּוֹר
Part of speech
Noun Masculine
Transliteration
kinnowr
Pronunciation
kin-nore'
Definition
Harp, lyre
Meaning
a harp
Usage
The term "kinnor" refers to a stringed musical instrument, often translated as "harp" or "lyre" in English. It is one of the earliest mentioned musical instruments in the Bible and is associated with joy, worship, and celebration. The kinnor was used in both secular and sacred contexts, including temple worship and royal courts.
Bible references
Genesis 4:21;Genesis 31:27;1 Samuel 10:5;1 Samuel 16:16;1 Samuel 16:23;2 Samuel 6:5;1 Kings 10:12;1 Chronicles 13:8;1 Chronicles 15:16;1 Chronicles 15:21;1 Chronicles 15:28;1 Chronicles 16:5;1 Chronicles 25:1;1 Chronicles 25:3;1 Chronicles 25:6;2 Chronicles 5:12;2 Chronicles 9:11;2 Chronicles 20:28;2 Chronicles 29:25;Nehemiah 12:27;Job 21:12;Job 30:31;Psalm 33:2;Psalm 43:4;Psalm 49:4