In the context of the Bible, "strings" often refer to the strings of musical instruments, particularly those used in worship and praise. The use of stringed instruments is a recurring theme in the Scriptures, highlighting their importance in the religious and cultural life of ancient Israel.

Musical Instruments:

Stringed instruments are frequently mentioned in the Bible as part of the worship practices of the Israelites. The harp and lyre are the most commonly referenced stringed instruments. These instruments were used in various settings, including temple worship, royal courts, and personal devotion.

· Harp and Lyre: The harp (Hebrew: כִּנּוֹר, kinnor) and the lyre (Hebrew: נֵבֶל, nebel) are often mentioned together. King David, known for his musical skills, played the harp to soothe King Saul (1 Samuel 16:23). The Psalms, many of which are attributed to David, frequently call for the use of stringed instruments in worship. For example, Psalm 33:2 states, "Praise the LORD with the harp; make music to Him with ten strings."

· Temple Worship: Stringed instruments were integral to the worship services in the temple. In 1 Chronicles 15:16 , David instructs the leaders of the Levites to appoint musicians to play "harps, lyres, and cymbals" to raise sounds of joy. This indicates the organized and joyful nature of worship in the temple, with stringed instruments playing a central role.

Symbolism and Spiritual Significance:

Stringed instruments in the Bible often symbolize joy, celebration, and the beauty of worship. They are associated with the expression of deep emotions and the human response to God's majesty and grace.

· Joy and Celebration: The use of stringed instruments is frequently linked to times of joy and celebration. In Isaiah 38:20 , Hezekiah declares, "The LORD will save me, and we will play my music on stringed instruments all the days of our lives at the house of the LORD." This verse underscores the association of stringed instruments with thanksgiving and praise.

· Spiritual Warfare: In some instances, stringed instruments are depicted as tools in spiritual warfare. When David played the harp for Saul, the evil spirit tormenting Saul departed (1 Samuel 16:23). This suggests that music, particularly from stringed instruments, has a spiritual power that can influence the spiritual realm.

Craftsmanship and Skill:

The construction and playing of stringed instruments required significant skill and craftsmanship. The Bible acknowledges the expertise of those who crafted and played these instruments.

· Craftsmanship: The making of stringed instruments was a skilled trade. In 1 Chronicles 23:5 , it is noted that David appointed 4,000 Levites to praise the LORD "with the instruments I have made for giving praise." This indicates the importance of craftsmanship in creating instruments suitable for worship.

· Skillful Musicians: The Bible often highlights the skill of musicians who played stringed instruments. In Psalm 33:3 , the psalmist exhorts, "Sing to Him a new song; play skillfully with a shout of joy." This verse emphasizes the need for skill and excellence in musical worship.

Conclusion:

While the Bible does not provide exhaustive details about the construction or tuning of stringed instruments, their frequent mention underscores their significance in biblical worship and culture. Stringed instruments served as a means to express worship, joy, and spiritual devotion, reflecting the heart of the worshiper towards God.TEN STRINGS

(`asor).

See MUSIC, I, 1, (2), (c).

5568. psalmos -- a striking (of musical strings), a psalm
... a striking (of musical strings), a psalm. Part of Speech: Noun, Masculine
Transliteration: psalmos Phonetic Spelling: (psal-mos') Short Definition: a psalm ...
//strongsnumbers.com/greek2/5568.htm - 7k6218. asor -- a ten, decade
... Word Origin from the same as eser Definition a ten, decade NASB Word Usage ten
(1), ten strings (2), ten-stringed (1), tenth (12). instrument of ten strings,. ...
/hebrew/6218.htm - 6k

4482. men -- string (of a harp)
... From an unused root meaning to apportion; a part; hence, a musical chord (as parted
into strings) -- in (the same) (Psalm 68:23), stringed instrument (Psalm 150 ...
/hebrew/4482.htm - 5k

2167. zamar -- to make music (in praise of God)
... With zamar through the idea of striking with the fingers); properly, to touch the
strings or parts of a musical instrument, ie Play upon it; to make music ...
/hebrew/2167.htm - 6k

2737. charuz -- string of beads
... Definition: beads. Word Origin from an unused word Definition string of
beads NASB Word Usage strings of beads (1). chain. From an ...
/hebrew/2737.htm - 6k

5059. nagan -- to touch or play a stringed instrument
... Word Usage minstrel (1), minstrel played (1), musician (1), musicians (1), play
(5), play songs (1), player (1), playing (2), plays (1), pluck the strings (1). ...
/hebrew/5059.htm - 6k

The Heart-Strings of God.
... I John's Story The Heart-strings of God. There's a tense tugging at the heart of
God. The heart-strings of God are tight, as tight as tight can be. ...
/.../gordon/quiet talks on johns gospel/the heart-strings of god.htm

A Harp of Ten Strings
... A Harp of Ten Strings. A Sermon (No.2219). Intended for Reading on
Lord's-Day, August 30th, 1891,. Delivered by. CH SPURGEON,. At the ...
/.../spurgeon/spurgeons sermons volume 37 1891/a harp of ten strings.htm

He Argues against the Same as to the Reason of Offences.
... And so do men live in opposition to the three and seven, that psaltery "of ten strings,"
[251] Thy ten commandments, O God most high and most sweet. ...
/.../the confessions and letters of st/chapter viii he argues against the.htm

Sanctification is a Mystery.
... the law. It is like a harp with broken strings. The harp was made to produce
music by the harmonious vibration of the strings. But ...
/.../kuyper/the work of the holy spirit/ii sanctification is a mystery.htm

Psalm CL.
... We have already in another Psalm, [6020] explained that the psaltery hath that board,
whereon the series of strings rests that it may give a better sound, above ...
/...//christianbookshelf.org/augustine/exposition on the book of psalms/psalm cl.htm

Invention of the Lyre; Allegorizing the Appearance and Position of ...
... It consists of seven strings, signifying by these seven strings the entire harmony
and construction of the world as it is melodiously constituted. ...
/.../the refutation of all heresies/chapter xlviii invention of the lyre.htm

The Master's Touch.
... He dusted it tenderly with his handkerchief, changed the tension of the strings,
and held it up to his ear lingeringly as though hearing something. ...
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October the Fifth the Soul and Nature
... What then? "Tune my heart to sing Thy praise." We must bring the broken strings,
the rusted strings, the jarring strings to the Repairer and Tuner of the soul. ...
/.../jowett/my daily meditation for the circling year/october the fifth the soul.htm

Prayer in the Unconverted.
... Sin did not remove the strings, for then it could not produce even discord; but
sin has put it out of tune, and now its tones are harsh and grating upon the ear ...
/.../kuyper/the work of the holy spirit/xli prayer in the unconverted.htm

Book ix. On Jerusalem and Her Enemies
... The ten strings of a ten-stringed lute are the ten precepts or the five senses of
the exterior man combined with the five of the interior; in the psalm: on a ...
/.../eucherius/the formulae of st eucherius of lyons/book ix on jerusalem and.htm

Strings (11 Occurrences)
... Int. Standard Bible Encyclopedia TEN STRINGS. (`asor). ... Multi-Version Concordance
Strings (11 Occurrences). Psalms 11:2 For, behold, the wicked bend their bows. ...
/s/strings.htm - 9k

String (12 Occurrences)
... as of a piano, harp, or violin; specifically (pl.), the stringed instruments of
an orchestra, in distinction from the wind instruments; as, the strings took up ...
/s/string.htm - 11k

Psaltery (17 Occurrences)
... Easton's Bible Dictionary A musical instrument, supposed to have been
a kind of lyre, or a harp with twelve strings. The Hebrew ...
/p/psaltery.htm - 12k

Instrument (45 Occurrences)
... heavens! (WEB). Psalms 33:2 Praise the LORD with harp: sing unto him with the
psaltery and an instrument of ten strings. (KJV BBE WBS). ...
/i/instrument.htm - 22k

Music (143 Occurrences)
... III. MUSICAL INSTRUMENTS 1. Strings 2. Winds 3. Percussion Instruments
LITERATURE I. Importance. ... kithara. 1. Strings: (1) When Used. ...
/m/music.htm - 78k

Viol (2 Occurrences)
... 1. (n.) A stringed musical instrument of the same form as the violin, but larger,
and having six strings, to be struck with a bow, and the neck furnished with ...
/v/viol.htm - 8k

Stringed (34 Occurrences)
... Noah Webster's Dictionary 1. (pp) of String. 2. (a.) Having strings; as, a stringed
instrument. 3. (a.) Produced by strings. Int. Standard Bible Encyclopedia. ...
/s/stringed.htm - 18k

Arrows (59 Occurrences)
... Psalms 11:2 For, behold, the wicked bend their bows. They set their arrows on the
strings, that they may shoot in darkness at the upright in heart. ...
/a/arrows.htm - 25k

Harp (36 Occurrences)
... 15:21 mention is made of "harps on the Sheminith;" Revised Version, "harps set to
the Sheminith;" better perhaps "harps of eight strings." The soothing effect ...
/h/harp.htm - 20k

Strip (33 Occurrences)

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