κιθάρας
kithára
the 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 15:2 · Word #33
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 ACC F PL
All morphology codes
| Part of Speech | N — Noun — A person, place, thing, or idea |
| Case | ACC — Accusative — Direct object or extent |
| Gender | F — Feminine — Grammatical feminine |
| Number | PL — Plural — More than one |
Common Translation
| Phrase | the harps |
| Literal | harps |
Lexical Info
| Lemma | κιθάρα |
| Strong's | G2788 |
SIBI-P1 Translation G2788-04
lyres
| Morphological Notes | Noun, accusative feminine plural (Gr,N,,,,,AFP); direct-object or object-form, referring to multiple instruments. |
| Rendering Rationale | The accusative feminine plural form κιθάρας denotes multiple instances of the stringed instrument κιθάρα. "Lyres" preserves the core referent within its historical Greek setting while reflecting the plural morphology. |
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SILEX v2
SIBI-P2 (Context-Aware)
lyres
| Same as P1 | Yes |
| Rationale | 'Lyres' is a faithful rendering of the Greek instrument term, matching the context. |