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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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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
ReferenceText
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)

Usage Statistics

Total Occurrences
2x
Most Frequent Book
Revelation
Book Distribution

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