וְ/כִנֹּר֥וֹת
𐤅/𐤊𐤍𐤓𐤅𐤕
kinnôwr
and lyres
A stringed musical instrument, typically translated as 'lyre' or 'harp,' played by plucking or strumming. In the biblical context, the kinnôr was commonly used in both secular and cultic music, including royal courts, worship, and celebration. Its form and size are uncertain, but ancient depictions suggest a portable, wooden frame instrument with multiple strings.
2 Chronicles 9:11 · Word #11
Lexicon H3658
| Lemma | כִּנּוֹר |
| Lemma (Paleo) | 𐤊𐤍𐤅𐤓 |
| Transliteration | kinnôwr |
| Strong's | H3658 |
| Definition | A stringed musical instrument, typically translated as 'lyre' or 'harp,' played by plucking or strumming. In the biblical context, the kinnôr was commonly used in both secular and cultic music, including royal courts, worship, and celebration. Its form and size are uncertain, but ancient depictions suggest a portable, wooden frame instrument with multiple strings. |
Morphology HC/Ncmpa
All morphology codes
| Part of Speech | N — Noun — A person, place, thing, or idea |
| Subtype | c — Common — Common noun |
| Gender | m — Masculine — Masculine |
| Number | p — Plural — Plural |
| State | a — Absolute — The noun stands independently |
Common Translation
| Phrase | and lyres |
SIBI-P1 Translation H3658-14
and lyres
| Morphological Notes | Conjunction וְ + masculine plural absolute noun כִּנּוֹר |
| Rendering Rationale | The noun כִּנּוֹר denotes a stringed instrument associated with twanging or strumming. The form is masculine plural absolute with prefixed conjunction וְ, thus rendered "and lyres," preserving both number and conjunction. |
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