Strong’s H8067
שְׁמִינִית
Part of speech
Noun Feminine
Transliteration
shmiyniyth
Pronunciation
shem-ee-neeth
Definition
Eighth
Meaning
an eight-stringed lyre
Usage
The term "sheminith" is used in the Hebrew Bible to denote a musical term, often understood as "the eighth" or "an octave." It is associated with musical instructions, possibly indicating a specific musical scale, mode, or instrument tuning. The exact meaning is somewhat uncertain, but it is generally linked to the lower register or bass in musical compositions.
Bible references
1 Chronicles 15:21;Psalm 6:1;Psalm 12:1