The meaning of “מְצֵלֶת”
Understanding mᵉtsêleth reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
cymbals. - (only dual) double tinklers, i.e. cymbals 1) cymbals
מְצֵלֶת
cymbals. - (only dual) double tinklers, i.e. cymbals 1) cymbals
Occurrences in the Bible
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 Chronicles 16:5 | “Asaph the chief, and next to him Zechariah, Jeiel, and Shemiramoth, and Jehiel, and Mattithiah, and Eliab, and Benaiah, and Obed–edom: and Jeiel with psalteries and with harps; but Asaph made a sound with cymbals;” Word: מְצֵלֶת (mᵉtsêleth) | |
| 2 Chronicles 5:13 | “It came even to pass, as the trumpeters and singers were as one, to make one sound to be heard in praising and thanking the Lord; and when they lifted up their voice with the trumpets and cymbals and instruments of musick, and praised the Lord, saying, For he is good; for his mercy endureth for ever: that then the house was filled with a cloud, even the house of the Lord;” Word: מְצֵלֶת (mᵉtsêleth) | |
| Ezra 3:10 | “And when the builders laid the foundation of the temple of the Lord, they set the priests in their apparel with trumpets, and the Levites the sons of Asaph with cymbals, to praise the Lord, after the ordinance of David king of Israel.” Word: מְצֵלֶת (mᵉtsêleth) | |
| Nehemiah 12:27 | “And at the dedication of the wall of Jerusalem they sought the Levites out of all their places, to bring them to Jerusalem, to keep the dedication with gladness, both with thanksgivings, and with singing, with cymbals, psalteries, and with harps.” Word: מְצֵלֶת (mᵉtsêleth) |