Greek Word Study
The meaning of “κιθαρῳδός”
Understanding kitharōidós reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
Definition
harper. - a lyre-singer(-player), i.e. harpist
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Greek Text
Strong's Concordance
κιθαρῳδός
Phonetickith-ar-o'-dos
Transliterationkitharōidós
Grammar Code
G:N-M
Greek Noun, Masculine
Strong's Definition
Strong's Exhaustive Concordance
harper. - a lyre-singer(-player), i.e. harpist
Scripture References
Occurrences in the Bible
2 total references
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| Revelation 14:2 | “And I heard a voice from heaven, as the voice of many waters, and as the voice of a great thunder: and I heard the voice of harpers harping with their harps:” Word: κιθαρῳδός (kitharōidós) | |
| Revelation 18:22 | “And the voice of harpers, and musicians, and of pipers, and trumpeters, shall be heard no more at all in thee; and no craftsman, of whatsoever craft he be, shall be found any more in thee; and the sound of a millstone shall be heard no more at all in thee;” Word: κιθαρῳδός (kitharōidós) |