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instruments

Meaning of “instruments”

Sense 1: Tools or implements by which work is done or effects are produced. Sense 2: Devices made to produce music.

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51 occurrences45 verses18 booksKJV PCE

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First occurrence: Genesis 49:5

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Ecclesiastes 2:8

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I gathered me also silver and gold, and the peculiar treasure of kings and of the provinces: I gat me men singers and women singers, and the delights of the sons of men, as musical instruments, and that of all sorts.

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The 1611 reading & marginal notes

1611 witness · Ecclesiastes 2:8 · retained source text

I gathered mee also siluer and gold, and the peculiar treasure of kings and of the prouinces: I gate mee men singers and women singers, and the delights of the sonnes of men, as musical instruments, and that of all sorts.

1611 marginal noteHebr. musicall instrument, and instruments.

1611 marginal note1.King.9.28. and 10.4.

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Genesis 49:5 Numbers 7:1 1 Chronicles 9:29 1 Chronicles 23:5 2 Chronicles 23:13 Psalms 7:13 Ezekiel 40:42 Romans 6:13