כַּ/כִּנּ֖וֹר
𐤊/𐤊𐤍𐤅𐤓
kinnôwr
like a harp
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.
Isaiah 16:11 · Word #5
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 HRd/Ncmsa
All morphology codes
| Part of Speech | N — Noun — A person, place, thing, or idea |
| Subtype | c — Common — Common noun |
| Gender | m — Masculine — Masculine |
| Number | s — Singular — Singular |
| State | a — Absolute — The noun stands independently |
Common Translation
| Phrase | like a harp |
SIBI-P1 Translation H3658-05
like a lyre
| Morphological Notes | Preposition כַ ("like/as") + masculine singular common noun in absolute state. |
| Rendering Rationale | The noun כִּנּוֹר denotes a specific stringed instrument associated with twanging or strumming. The prefixed כַ preserves the comparative sense "like," and the masculine singular absolute form is reflected in "a lyre." |
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