κιθάραις
kithára
harps
A stringed musical instrument, typically with a wooden body and between 7 and 10 strings, played by strumming or plucking, and used for accompaniment, performance, or worship. In various contexts, refers specifically to a lyre or lute-like instrument common in Greek, Hellenistic, and Roman antiquity. Broader senses sometimes include similar stringed instruments used in festive or religious settings.
Revelation 14:2 · Word #26
Lexicon G2788
| Lemma | κιθάρα |
| Transliteration | kithára |
| Strong's | G2788 |
| Definition | A stringed musical instrument, typically with a wooden body and between 7 and 10 strings, played by strumming or plucking, and used for accompaniment, performance, or worship. In various contexts, refers specifically to a lyre or lute-like instrument common in Greek, Hellenistic, and Roman antiquity. Broader senses sometimes include similar stringed instruments used in festive or religious settings. |
Morphology N DAT F PL
All morphology codes
| Part of Speech | N — Noun — A person, place, thing, or idea |
| Case | DAT — Dative — Indirect object, means, or location |
| Gender | F — Feminine — Grammatical feminine |
| Number | PL — Plural — More than one |
Common Translation
| Phrase | harps |
| Literal | harps |
Lexical Info
| Lemma | κιθάρα |
| Strong's | G2788 |
SIBI-P1 Translation G2788-02
with lyres
| Morphological Notes | Noun, dative feminine plural (Gr,N,,,,,DFP); denotes multiple instruments in dative case, often expressing means or accompaniment. |
| Rendering Rationale | The noun κιθάραις is dative feminine plural, indicating plural instruments in a dative function, commonly expressing instrumentality. "With lyres" preserves the specific ancient stringed instrument sense rather than the broader and less precise "harps." |
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SILEX v2
SIBI-P2 (Context-Aware)
harps
| Same as P1 | No — adjusted for context |
| Rationale | 'With lyres' is not correct; here, 'harps' is the noun being played on, accurately reflecting context and usage. Lyres or harps are interchangeable for κιθάρα; 'harps' matches standard SIBI rendering and context. |