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harp

Meaning of “harp”

A stringed musical instrument played with the fingers.

Definition sources

KJV context and cross-referencesWebster 1828
30 occurrences29 verses8 booksKJV PCE

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First occurrence: Genesis 4:21

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Job 21:12
They take the timbrel and harp, and rejoice at the sound of the organ.
1 word occurrence in this verse
The 1611 reading
1611 witness · Job 21:12 · retained source text

They take the timbrell and harpe, and reioyce at the sound of the organe.

Job 30:31
My harp also is turned to mourning, and my organ into the voice of them that weep.
1 word occurrence in this verse
The 1611 reading
1611 witness · Job 30:31 · retained source text

My harpe also is turned to mourning, and my organe into the voyce of them that weepe.

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Historical definitions

A stringed musical instrument played with the fingers.

volume 1, leaf 885, column 1 (entry starts at OCR line 78)