The meaning of “פְּסַנְתֵּרִין”
Understanding pᵉçanṭêrîyn reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
(Aramaic) or פְּסַנְתֵּרִין pᵉçantêrîyn (pes-an-tay-reen'); a transliteration of the Greek, psaltery. - psalterion - a l...
פְּסַנְתֵּרִין
(Aramaic) or פְּסַנְתֵּרִין pᵉçantêrîyn (pes-an-tay-reen'); a transliteration of the Greek, psaltery. - psalterion - a lyre 1) a stringed instrument (triangular) 1a) perhaps a lyre or a harp
Occurrences in the Bible
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| Daniel 3:5 | “That at what time ye hear the sound of the cornet, flute, harp, sackbut, psaltery, dulcimer, and all kinds of musick, ye fall down and worship the golden image that Nebuchadnezzar the king hath set up:” Word: פְּסַנְתֵּרִין (pᵉçanṭêrîyn) | |
| Daniel 3:7 | “Therefore at that time, when all the people heard the sound of the cornet, flute, harp, sackbut, psaltery, and all kinds of musick, all the people, the nations, and the languages, fell down and worshipped the golden image that Nebuchadnezzar the king had set up.” Word: פְּסַנְתֵּרִין (pᵉçanṭêrîyn) | |
| Daniel 3:10 | “Thou, O king, hast made a decree, that every man that shall hear the sound of the cornet, flute, harp, sackbut, psaltery, and dulcimer, and all kinds of musick, shall fall down and worship the golden image:” Word: פְּסַנְתֵּרִין (pᵉçanṭêrîyn) | |
| Daniel 3:15 | “Now if ye be ready that at what time ye hear the sound of the cornet, flute, harp, sackbut, psaltery, and dulcimer, and all kinds of musick, ye fall down and worship the image which I have made; well: but if ye worship not, ye shall be cast the same hour into the midst of a burning fiery furnace; and who is that God that shall deliver you out of my hands?” Word: פְּסַנְתֵּרִין (pᵉçanṭêrîyn) |