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<!DOCTYPE html PUBLIC "-//W3C//DTD XHTML 1.0 Transitional//EN" "http://www.w3.org/TR/xhtml1/DTD/xhtml1-transitional.dtd"><html xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml"><head><meta http-equiv="Content-Type" content="text/html; charset=utf-8" /><meta name="viewport" content="width=device-width; initial-scale=1.0;"/><title>Topical Bible: Trigon</title><link rel="canonical" href="https://biblehub.com/topical/t/trigon.htm" /><link rel="stylesheet" href="/newtopical.css" type="text/css" media="Screen" /><link rel="stylesheet" href="/print.css" type="text/css" media="Print" /><script type="application/javascript" src="https://scripts.webcontentassessor.com/scripts/8a2459b64f9cac8122fc7f2eac4409c8555fac9383016db59c4c26e3d5b8b157"></script><script src='https://qd.admetricspro.com/js/biblehub/biblehub-layout-loader-revcatch.js'></script><script id='HyDgbd_1s' src='https://prebidads.revcatch.com/ads.js' type='text/javascript' async></script><script>(function(w,d,b,s,i){var cts=d.createElement(s);cts.async=true;cts.id='catchscript'; cts.dataset.appid=i;cts.src='https://app.protectsubrev.com/catch_rp.js?cb='+Math.random(); document.head.appendChild(cts); }) (window,document,'head','script','rc-anksrH');</script></head><body><div id="fx"><table width="100%" border="0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" id="fx2"><tr><td><iframe width="100%" height="30" scrolling="no" src="/topical/vmenus/daniel/3-5.htm" align="left" frameborder="0"></iframe></td></tr></table></div><div id="blnk"></div><div align="center"><table width="100%" border="0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" class="maintable"><tr><td><div id="fx5"><table width="100%" border="0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" id="fx6"><tr><td><iframe width="100%" height="245" scrolling="no" src="//biblehu.com/bmcde/t/trigon.htm" frameborder="0"></iframe></td></tr></table></div></td></tr></table></div><div align="center"><table width="100%" border="0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" class="maintable3"><tr><td><table width="100%" border="0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" align="center" id="announce"><tr><td><div id="l1"><div id="breadcrumbs"><a href="/">Bible</a> > <a href="/topical/">Topical</a> > Trigon</div><div id="anc"><iframe src="/anc.htm" width="100%" height="27" scrolling="no" frameborder="0"></iframe></div><div id="anc2"><table width="100%" border="0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" align="center"><tr><td><iframe src="/anc2.htm" width="100%" height="27" scrolling="no" frameborder="0"></iframe></td></tr></table></div></div></td></tr></table><div id="movebox2"><table border="0" align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0"><tr><td><div id="topheading"><a href="/topical/t/trifling.htm" title="Trifling">◄</a> Trigon <a href="/topical/t/trim.htm" title="Trim">►</a></div></td></tr></table></div><div align="center" class="maintable2"><table border="0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" align="center"><tr><td><div id="topverse">Jump to: <a href="#web" title="Webster's Dictionary">Webster's</a> • <a href="#cnc" title="Multiversion Concordance">Concordance</a> • <a href="#thes" title="Bible Thesaurus">Thesaurus</a> • <a href="#heb" title="Strong's Hebrew Concordance">Hebrew</a> • <a href="#lib" title="Library">Library</a> • <a href="#sub" title="Subtopics">Subtopics</a> • <a href="#rel" title="Related Terms">Terms</a></div><div id="leftbox"><div class="padleft"><a name="te" id="te"></a><div class="vheading2">Topical Encyclopedia</div>The term "trigon" appears in the context of the Book of Daniel, specifically in <a href="/daniel/3-5.htm">Daniel 3:5, 3</a>:7, 3:10, and 3:15, within the narrative of King Nebuchadnezzar's golden image and the command for all peoples to worship it. The Berean Standard Bible translates this term as part of a list of musical instruments used during the ceremony: "As soon as you hear the sound of the horn, flute, zither, lyre, harp, pipes, and all kinds of music, you must fall down and worship the golden statue that King Nebuchadnezzar has set up" (<a href="/daniel/3-5.htm">Daniel 3:5</a>).<br><br><b>Historical and Cultural Context</b><br><br>The trigon is understood to be a type of musical instrument, likely a stringed instrument, given its association with other stringed instruments like the lyre and harp in the biblical text. The term "trigon" is derived from the Greek word "trigonon," which means "triangle." This suggests that the instrument may have had a triangular shape, similar to a small harp or lyre.<br><br>In the ancient Near Eastern context, music played a significant role in religious and royal ceremonies. Instruments like the trigon would have been used to create an atmosphere of reverence and awe, enhancing the ceremonial experience. The inclusion of the trigon in the list of instruments underscores the grandeur and importance of the event described in <a href="/bsb/daniel/3.htm">Daniel 3</a>, where music was used to signal the moment of worship.<br><br><b>Theological Significance</b><br><br>Theologically, the mention of the trigon and other instruments in <a href="/bsb/daniel/3.htm">Daniel 3</a> highlights the conflict between the worship of the one true God and the idolatrous practices of pagan nations. The command to worship the golden image, accompanied by the sound of these instruments, sets the stage for the faithful stand of Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego, who refuse to bow down, demonstrating their allegiance to God alone.<br><br>The use of music in this narrative also reflects the broader biblical theme of music as a powerful tool for both worship and manipulation. While music is often associated with the worship of God, as seen in the Psalms and other parts of Scripture, in this instance, it is used to enforce idolatry, illustrating how elements of worship can be distorted for ungodly purposes.<br><br><b>Linguistic Considerations</b><br><br>The original Aramaic term used in the Book of Daniel is "sabbeka," which has been variously translated in different Bible versions. The choice of "trigon" in some translations reflects an attempt to capture the likely nature of the instrument as understood from historical and linguistic studies. The exact identification of the trigon remains uncertain, but its inclusion in the biblical text serves to enrich the narrative with cultural and historical depth.<br><br><b>Conclusion</b><br><br>The trigon, as mentioned in the Book of Daniel, serves as a reminder of the cultural and religious dynamics of the ancient world. It illustrates the use of music in both worship and idolatry, providing a backdrop for the demonstration of faith by God's people in the face of external pressures to conform to pagan practices.<a name="web" id="web"></a><div class="vheading2">Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary</div>1. (<I>n.</I>) A figure having three angles; a triangle.<p>2. (<I>n.</I>) A division consisting of three signs.<p>3. (<I>n.</I>) Trine, an aspect of two planets distant 120 degrees from each other.<p>4. (<I>n.</I>) A kind of triangular lyre or harp.<p>5. (<I>n.</I>) A kind of game at ball played by three persons standing at the angular points of a triangle.<a name="heb" id="heb"></a><div class="vheading2">Strong's Hebrew</div><a href="/hebrew/5443.htm"><span class="l">5443. sabbeka -- <b>trigon</b> (a musical instrument)</span></a><br><b>...</b> sabbeka or sabbeka. 5444 . <b>trigon</b> (a musical instrument). Transliteration: sabbeka<br> or sabbeka Phonetic Spelling: (sab-bek-aw') Short Definition: <b>trigon</b>. <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/hebrew/5443.htm</font><font color="#ff6600" size="-1"> - 6k</font><p> <a href="/hebrew/6460.htm"><span class="l">6460. pesanterin -- (a triangular stringed instrument) perhaps <b>...</b></span></a><br><b>...</b> (a triangular stringed instrument) perhaps <b>trigon</b>. Transliteration: pesanterin Phonetic<br> Spelling: (pes-an-tay-reen') Short Definition: psaltery. <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/hebrew/6460.htm</font><font color="#ff6600" size="-1"> - 6k</font><a name="lib" id="lib"></a><div class="vheading2">Library</div><p><a href="/library/mcfadyen/introduction_to_the_old_testament/daniel.htm"><span class="l">Daniel</span></a> <br><b>...</b> Further, within two verses, iii.4, 5, occur no less than five Greek words (herald,<br> harp, <b>trigon</b>, psaltery and bagpipe), one of which, psanterin, by its change <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">//christianbookshelf.org/mcfadyen/introduction to the old testament/daniel.htm</font><a name="thes" id="thes"></a><div class="vheading2">Thesaurus</div><a href="/topical/t/trigon.htm"><span class="l"><b>Trigon</b> (3 Occurrences)</span></a><br><b>...</b> 5. (n.) A kind of game at ball played by three persons standing at the angular points<br> of a triangle. Multi-Version Concordance <b>Trigon</b> (3 Occurrences). <b>...</b><br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/t/trigon.htm - 7k</font><p><a href="/topical/p/pipes.htm"><span class="l">Pipes (9 Occurrences)</span></a><br><b>...</b> Daniel 3:5 That when the sound of the horn, pipe, harp, <b>trigon</b>, psaltery, bagpipe,<br> and all sorts of instruments, comes to your ears, you are to go down on your <b>...</b><br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/p/pipes.htm - 9k</font><p><a href="/topical/b/bagpipe.htm"><span class="l">Bagpipe (4 Occurrences)</span></a><br><b>...</b> Daniel 3:5 That when the sound of the horn, pipe, harp, <b>trigon</b>, psaltery, bagpipe,<br> and all sorts of instruments, comes to your ears, you are to go down on your <b>...</b><br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/b/bagpipe.htm - 8k</font><p><a href="/topical/s/sorts.htm"><span class="l">Sorts (65 Occurrences)</span></a><br><b>...</b> Daniel 3:5 That when the sound of the horn, pipe, harp, <b>trigon</b>, psaltery, bagpipe,<br> and all sorts of instruments, comes to your ears, you are to go down on your <b>...</b><br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/s/sorts.htm - 26k</font><p><a href="/topical/t/trim.htm"><span class="l">Trim (4 Occurrences)</span></a><br><br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/t/trim.htm - 9k</font><p><a href="/topical/t/trine.htm"><span class="l">Trine</span></a><br><b>...</b> 2. (n.) The aspect of planets distant from each other 120 degrees, or one<br> third of the zodiac; <b>trigon</b>. 3. (n.) A triad; trinity. <b>...</b><br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/t/trine.htm - 14k</font><p><a href="/topical/t/trifling.htm"><span class="l">Trifling (1 Occurrence)</span></a><br><br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/t/trifling.htm - 7k</font><p><a href="/topical/f/flaming.htm"><span class="l">Flaming (40 Occurrences)</span></a><br><b>...</b> Daniel 3:15 Now if you are ready, on hearing the sound of the horn, pipe, harp,<br><b>trigon</b>, psaltery, bagpipe, and all sorts of instruments, to go down on your <b>...</b><br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/f/flaming.htm - 19k</font><p><a href="/topical/m/music.htm"><span class="l">Music (143 Occurrences)</span></a><br><b>...</b> The small triangular harp, or <b>trigon</b>, has been suggested, but it would hardly have<br> made its presence felt among a number of drums or tambourines. <b>...</b><br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/m/music.htm - 78k</font><p><a name="res" id="res"></a><div class="vheading2">Resources</div><a href="https://clyx.com/term/trigon.htm">Trigon: Dictionary and Thesaurus | Clyx.com</a><br /><br /><a href="/concordance/">Bible Concordance</a> • <a href="/dictionary/">Bible Dictionary</a> • <a href="/encyclopedia/">Bible Encyclopedia</a> • <a href="/topical/">Topical Bible</a> • <a href="/thesaurus/">Bible Thesuarus</a></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="cnc" id="cnc"></a><div class="vheading2">Concordance</div><span class="encheading">Trigon (3 Occurrences)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/daniel/3-5.htm">Daniel 3:5</a></span><br />that at what time ye hear the sound of the cornet, flute, harp, sackbut, psaltery, dulcimer, and all kinds of music, ye fall down and worship the golden image that Nebuchadnezzar the king hath set up; <br /><span class="source">(See JPS BBE NAS RSV)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/daniel/3-7.htm">Daniel 3:7</a></span><br />Therefore at that time, when all the peoples heard the sound of the cornet, flute, harp, sackbut, psaltery, and all kinds of music, all the peoples, the nations, and the languages, fell down and worshipped the golden image that Nebuchadnezzar the king had set up. <br /><span class="source">(See JPS BBE NAS RSV)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/daniel/3-10.htm">Daniel 3:10</a></span><br />Thou, O king, hast made a decree, that every man that shall hear the sound of the cornet, flute, harp, sackbut, psaltery, and dulcimer, and all kinds of music, shall fall down and worship the golden image; <br /><span class="source">(See JPS BBE NAS RSV)</span><a name="sub" id="sub"></a><div class="vheading2">Subtopics</div><p class="pspc"><a href="/topical/t/trigon.htm">Trigon</a></p><a name="rel" id="rel"></a><div class="vheading2">Related Terms</div><p class="pspc2"><a href="/topical/t/trimmed.htm">Trimmed (7 Occurrences)</a></p><p class="pspc2"><a href="/topical/b/barber.htm">Barber</a></p><p class="pspc2"><a href="/topical/t/trigon.htm">Trigon (3 Occurrences)</a></p><p class="pspc2"><a href="/topical/l/lip.htm">Lip (20 Occurrences)</a></p><p class="pspc2"><a href="/topical/f/fill.htm">Fill (126 Occurrences)</a></p><p class="pspc2"><a href="/topical/p/prime.htm">Prime (3 Occurrences)</a></p><p class="pspc2"><a href="/topical/p/pick.htm">Pick (37 Occurrences)</a></p><p class="pspc2"><a href="/topical/p/plough.htm">Plough (11 Occurrences)</a></p><p class="pspc2"><a href="/topical/p/prune.htm">Prune (2 Occurrences)</a></p><p class="pspc2"><a href="/topical/a/accustomed.htm">Accustomed (15 Occurrences)</a></p><p class="pspc2"><a href="/topical/s/snuffers.htm">Snuffers (8 Occurrences)</a></p><p class="pspc2"><a href="/topical/s/snuffdishes.htm">Snuffdishes (3 Occurrences)</a></p><p class="pspc2"><a href="/topical/s/shred.htm">Shred (1 Occurrence)</a></p><p class="pspc2"><a href="/topical/d/dress.htm">Dress (38 Occurrences)</a></p><p class="pspc2"><a href="/topical/c/carmel.htm">Carmel (33 Occurrences)</a></div></div></td></tr></table></div><div id="left"><a href="/topical/t/trifling.htm" onmouseover='lft.src="/leftgif.png"' onmouseout='lft.src="/left.png"' title="Trifling"><img src="/left.png" name="lft" border="0" alt="Trifling" /></a></div><div id="right"><a href="/topical/t/trim.htm" onmouseover='rght.src="/rightgif.png"' onmouseout='rght.src="/right.png"' title="Trim"><img src="/right.png" name="rght" border="0" alt="Trim" /></a></div><div id="botleft"><a href="#" onmouseover='botleft.src="/botleftgif.png"' onmouseout='botleft.src="/botleft.png"' title="Top of Page"><img src="/botleft.png" name="botleft" border="0" alt="Top of Page" /></a></div><div id="botright"><a href="#" onmouseover='botright.src="/botrightgif.png"' onmouseout='botright.src="/botright.png"' title="Top of Page"><img src="/botright.png" name="botright" border="0" alt="Top of Page" /></a></div> <div id="mdd"><div align="center"><div class="bot2"><table align="center" width="100%"><tr><td><div align="center"><script id="3d27ed63fc4348d5b062c4527ae09445"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=51ce25d5-1a8c-424a-8695-4bd48c750f35&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; 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