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Instruments are mentioned throughout the Scriptures, serving as tools for worship, work, and warfare. Musical Instruments Musical instruments play a significant role in biblical worship and celebration. The Psalms frequently mention instruments as a means to praise God. For example, <a href="/psalms/150-3.htm">Psalm 150:3-5</a> exhorts believers to "praise Him with the sound of the trumpet; praise Him with the harp and lyre. Praise Him with tambourine and dancing; praise Him with strings and flute. Praise Him with resounding cymbals; praise Him with clashing cymbals." These verses highlight the diversity of instruments used in worship, emphasizing their importance in expressing joy and reverence toward God. The use of musical instruments is also evident in the temple worship established by King David. In <a href="/1_chronicles/23-5.htm">1 Chronicles 23:5</a> , it is noted that "four thousand are to praise the LORD with the instruments I have made for giving praise." This organized use of instruments underscores their integral role in the liturgical practices of ancient Israel. Agricultural and Work Instruments Instruments used for agriculture and work are also mentioned in the Bible. These tools were essential for the daily life and sustenance of the people. For instance, in <a href="/isaiah/28-27.htm">Isaiah 28:27-28</a> , the prophet describes the use of various instruments in farming: "For caraway is not threshed with a sledge, nor is the wheel of a cart rolled over cumin; but caraway is beaten out with a stick, and cumin with a rod. Grain for bread must be ground, but it is not endlessly threshed; though the wheels of the cart roll over it, the horses do not crush it." These verses illustrate the practical application of instruments in agricultural processes, highlighting the wisdom and care required in their use. Ceremonial and Symbolic Instruments Instruments also hold ceremonial and symbolic significance in the Bible. The shofar, or ram's horn, is one such instrument, used in various religious and military contexts. In <a href="/joshua/6-4.htm">Joshua 6:4-5</a> , the shofar plays a crucial role in the fall of Jericho: "Have seven priests carry seven rams’ horns in front of the ark. On the seventh day, march around the city seven times, with the priests blowing the horns. And when there is a long blast of the ram’s horn and you hear its sound, have all the people give a mighty shout. Then the wall of the city will collapse, and the people will go up, each man straight ahead." The shofar's use in this narrative underscores its function as a divine instrument, symbolizing God's power and presence. Instruments of Warfare Instruments of warfare are also depicted in the Bible, often symbolizing strength and divine intervention. In <a href="/judges/7-16.htm">Judges 7:16-20</a> , Gideon uses trumpets as part of his strategy against the Midianites: "He divided the three hundred men into three companies and gave each man a ram’s horn in one hand and a large jar in the other, with a torch inside. 'Watch me,' he told them, 'and do as I do. When I come to the outskirts of the camp, do exactly as I do. When I and all who are with me blow our horns, then you are also to blow your horns from all around the camp and shout, ‘For the LORD and for Gideon!’" This passage illustrates how instruments, in this case, trumpets, were used not only for communication but also as a means to invoke fear and confusion among enemies, demonstrating God's deliverance. In summary, instruments in the Bible serve multifaceted roles, from enhancing worship and facilitating work to symbolizing divine intervention and power. Their presence throughout Scripture reflects their importance in the cultural, religious, and daily life of the biblical world.<a name="web" id="web"></a><div class="vheading2">Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary</div>1. (n.) That by means of which any work is performed, or result is effected; a tool; a utensil; an implement; as, the instruments of a mechanic; astronomical instruments.2. (n.) A contrivance or implement, by which musical sounds are produced; as, a musical instrument.3. (n.) A writing, as the means of giving formal expression to some act; a writing expressive of some act, contract, process, as a deed, contract, writ, etc.4. (n.) One who, or that which, is made a means, or is caused to serve a purpose; a medium, means, or agent.5. (v. t.) To perform upon an instrument; to prepare for an instrument; as, a sonata instrumented for orchestra.<a name="isb" id="isb"></a><div class="vheading2">International Standard Bible Encyclopedia</div>INSTRUMENTin'-stroo-ment (keli; in Greek plural hopla, <a href="/romans/6-13.htm">Romans 6:13</a>): The word in the Old Testament is used for utensils for service, chiefly in connection with the sanctuary (compare <a href="/exodus/25-9.htm">Exodus 25:9</a> <a href="/numbers/4-12.htm">Numbers 4:12, 26, 32</a> <a href="/1_kings/19-21.htm">1 Kings 19:21</a>; <a href="/1_chronicles/9-29.htm">1 Chronicles 9:29</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/4-16.htm">2 Chronicles 4:16</a>, the King James Version); for weapons of war (<a href="/1_samuel/8-12.htm">1 Samuel 8:12</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/12-33.htm">1 Chronicles 12:33, 17</a>, etc.); notably for musical instruments. See <a href="../m/music.htm">MUSIC</a>. The members of the body are described by Paul (<a href="/romans/6-13.htm">Romans 6:13</a>) as "instruments" to be used in the service of righteousness, as before they were in the service of unrighteousness.<a name="grk" id="grk"></a><div class="vheading2">Greek</div><a href="/greek/4716.htm">4716. stauros -- an upright stake, hence a cross (the Rom. ...</a> ... instrument of crucifixion). Part of Speech: Noun, Masculine Transliteration: stauros Phonetic Spelling: (stow-ros') Short Definition: a cross Definition: a cross ... //strongsnumbers.com/greek2/4716.htm - 8k<a href="/greek/3696.htm">3696. hoplon -- a tool, implement, weapon</a> ... a tool, implement, weapon. Part of Speech: Noun, Neuter Transliteration: hoplon Phonetic Spelling: (hop'-lon) Short Definition: an instrument, arms, weapons ... //strongsnumbers.com/greek2/3696.htm - 7k<a href="/greek/5567.htm">5567. psallo -- to pull, twitch, twang, play, sing</a> ... Transliteration: psallo Phonetic Spelling: (psal'-lo) Short Definition: I sing psalms Definition: I sing, sing psalms; earlier: I play on a stringed instrument ... //strongsnumbers.com/greek2/5567.htm - 7k<a href="/greek/5495.htm">5495. cheir -- the hand</a> ... 5495 -- properly, ; (figuratively) the instrument a person uses to accomplish their purpose (intention, plan). Word Origin a prim. ... //strongsnumbers.com/greek2/5495.htm - 7k<a href="/greek/4632.htm">4632. skeuos -- a vessel, implement, pl. goods</a> ... os) Short Definition: a vessel to contain liquid, utensil, tackle Definition: a vessel to contain liquid; a vessel of mercy or wrath; any instrument by which ... //strongsnumbers.com/greek2/4632.htm - 6k<a href="/greek/5568.htm">5568. psalmos -- a striking (of musical strings), a psalm</a> ... 5568 -- a ("Scripture set to music"). Originally, (5568 ) was sung and accompanied by a plucked musical instrument (typically a harp), especially the OT . ... //strongsnumbers.com/greek2/5568.htm - 7k<a href="/greek/4647.htm">4647. skolops -- anything pointed, spec. a stake, thorn</a> ... 4647 -- properly, anything with a , a ; (figuratively) an instrument producing pain, discomfort (acute irritation), used only in 2 Cor 12:7. ... //strongsnumbers.com/greek2/4647.htm - 7k<a href="/greek/1271.htm">1271. dianoia -- the mind, disposition, thought</a> ... 30). It is also the instrument of self-destruction when exercised without God's light and power (Lk 1:51; Eph 2:3, 4:18; Col 1:21). ... //strongsnumbers.com/greek2/1271.htm - 8k<a href="/greek/4972.htm">4972. sphragizo -- to seal</a> ... 4972 (from 4973 , "a seal") -- properly, to seal (affix) with a signet ring or other instrument to stamp (a roller or seal), ie to , () what is sealed. ... //strongsnumbers.com/greek2/4972.htm - 8k<a href="/greek/3356.htm">3356. metriopatheo -- to hold one's emotions in restraint</a> ... 3356 (from , "mediating," derived from , "an instrument for measuring" and 3806 , "feeling") -- properly, to , ie with ("God-controlled "). ... //strongsnumbers.com/greek2/3356.htm - 7k<a name="heb" id="heb"></a><div class="vheading2">Strong's Hebrew</div><a href="/hebrew/1761.htm">1761. dachavah -- perhaps a musical instrument</a> ... dachavah. 1761a . perhaps a musical instrument. Transliteration: dachavah Phonetic Spelling: (dakh-av-aw') Short Definition: music. instrument of music ... /hebrew/1761.htm - 5k <a href="/hebrew/3104.htm">3104. yobel -- a ram, ram's horn (a wind instrument)</a> ... yobel or yobel. 3105 . a ram, ram's horn (a wind instrument). Transliteration: yobel or yobel Phonetic Spelling: (yo-bale') Short Definition: jubilee. ... /hebrew/3104.htm - 6k <a href="/hebrew/5748.htm">5748. uggab -- (a reed musical instrument) perhaps a flute</a> ... uggab or uggab. 5749 . (a reed musical instrument) perhaps a flute. Transliteration: uggab or uggab Phonetic Spelling: (oo-gawb') Short Definition: flute. ... /hebrew/5748.htm - 6k <a href="/hebrew/5059.htm">5059. nagan -- to touch or play a stringed instrument</a> ... nagan. 5060 . to touch or play a stringed instrument. Transliteration: nagan Phonetic Spelling: (naw-gan') Short Definition: play. Word Origin a prim. ... /hebrew/5059.htm - 6k <a href="/hebrew/2757.htm">2757. charits -- a cut, thing cut, sharp instrument</a> ... 2756, 2757. charits. 2758 . a cut, thing cut, sharp instrument. Transliteration: charits Phonetic Spelling: (khaw-reets') Short Definition: cuts. ... /hebrew/2757.htm - 6k <a href="/hebrew/5155.htm">5155. nechilah -- perhaps flute (a musical instrument).</a> ... 5154, 5155. nechilah. 5156 . perhaps flute (a musical instrument). ... Word Origin perhaps from chalil Definition perhaps flute (a musical instrument). a flute ... /hebrew/5155.htm - 6k <a href="/hebrew/5443.htm">5443. sabbeka -- trigon (a musical instrument)</a> ... sabbeka or sabbeka. 5444 . trigon (a musical instrument). Transliteration: sabbeka or sabbeka Phonetic Spelling: (sab-bek-aw') Short Definition: trigon. ... /hebrew/5443.htm - 6k <a href="/hebrew/4434.htm">4434. malkodeth -- a catching instrument, a snare, trap</a> ... 4433, 4434. malkodeth. 4435 . a catching instrument, a snare, trap. Transliteration: malkodeth Phonetic Spelling: (mal-ko'-deth) Short Definition: trap. ... /hebrew/4434.htm - 6k <a href="/hebrew/1761a.htm">1761a. dachavah -- perhaps a musical instrument</a> ... 1761, 1761a. dachavah. 1761b . perhaps a musical instrument. Transliteration: dachavah Short Definition: entertainment. Word Origin (Aramaic) from the equiv ... /hebrew/1761a.htm - 5k <a href="/hebrew/4115.htm">4115. mahpeketh -- stocks (instrument of punishment)</a> ... 4114, 4115. mahpeketh. 4116 . stocks (instrument of punishment). Transliteration: mahpeketh Phonetic Spelling: (mah-peh'-keth) Short Definition: stocks. ... /hebrew/4115.htm - 6k<a name="lib" id="lib"></a><div class="vheading2">Library</div><a href="/library/arminius/the_works_of_james_arminius_vol_1/article_xxvi_vi_faith_is.htm">Faith is not the Instrument of Justification.</a> ... ARTICLE XXVI (VI.) Faith is not the instrument of Justification. Faith is not the instrument of Justification. ANSWER. IN THE enunciation ... /.../arminius/the works of james arminius vol 1/article xxvi vi faith is.htm<a href="/library/pink/the_doctrine_of_justification/8_its_instrument.htm">Its Instrument</a> ... 8. Its Instrument. ... It is not faith as a spiritual grace which justifies us, but as an instrument"the hand which lays hold of Christ. ... /...//christianbookshelf.org/pink/the doctrine of justification/8 its instrument.htm<a href="/library/de_molinos/the_spiritual_guide_which_disentangles_the_soul/chap_vi_the_soul_is.htm">The Soul is not to be Disquieted, that is Sees it Self Encompassed ...</a> ... CHAP. VI. The Soul is not to be disquieted, that is sees it self encompassed with darkness, because that is an instrument of its greater felicity. 39. ... /.../the spiritual guide which disentangles the soul/chap vi the soul is.htm<a href="/library/cassian/the_seven_books_of_john_cassian_/chapter_xiv_he_refutes_the.htm">He Refutes the Wicked and Blasphemous Notion of the Heretics who ...</a> ... Book V. Chapter XIV. He refutes the wicked and blasphemous notion of the heretics who said that God dwelt and spoke in Christ as in an instrument or a statue. ... /.../cassian/the seven books of john cassian /chapter xiv he refutes the.htm<a href="/library/gregory/gregory_of_nyssa_dogmatic_treatises_etc/ix_that_the_form_of.htm">That the Form of Man was Framed to Serve as an Instrument for the ...</a> ... III."Philosophical Works. IX. That the form of man was framed to serve as an instrument for the use of reason . 1. Now since our ... /.../gregory/gregory of nyssa dogmatic treatises etc/ix that the form of.htm<a href="/library/augustine/anti-pelagian_writings/chapter_12_the_old_testament_is.htm">The Old Testament is Properly one Thing --The Old Instrument ...</a> ... Book III. Chapter 12."The Old Testament is Properly One Thing"The Old Instrument Another. Therefore, by a custom of speech already ... /.../augustine/anti-pelagian writings/chapter 12 the old testament is.htm<a href="/library/felix/the_octavius_of_minucius_felix/chapter_ix_argument_the_religion_of.htm">Argument: the Religion of the Christians is Foolish, Inasmuch as ...</a> ... Chapter IX."Argument: The Religion of the Christians is Foolish, Inasmuch as They Worship a Crucified Man, and Even the Instrument Itself of His Punishment. ... /.../felix/the octavius of minucius felix/chapter ix argument the religion of.htm<a href="/library/plotinus/the_six_enneads/first_tractate.htm">First Tractate.</a> ... Now from this relation, from the Soul using the body as an instrument, it does not follow that the Soul must share the body's experiences: a man does not ... //christianbookshelf.org/plotinus/the six enneads/first tractate.htm<a href="/library/kuyper/the_work_of_the_holy_spirit/ix_implanted_dispositions.htm">Implanted Dispositions.</a> ... These two may never be confounded; man's absolute nothingness before God may never be applied to man as an instrument in God's hand. ... /.../kuyper/the work of the holy spirit/ix implanted dispositions.htm<a href="/library/kuyper/the_work_of_the_holy_spirit/xvii_like_one_of_us.htm">Like one of Us.</a> ... The Scripture may be the instrument whereby to act upon the consciousness of the sinner and to open his eyes to the beauty of the divine life, but it can not ... /.../kuyper/the work of the holy spirit/xvii like one of us.htm<a name="thes" id="thes"></a><div class="vheading2">Thesaurus</div><a href="/topical/i/instrument.htm">Instrument (45 Occurrences)</a> ... 2. (n.) A contrivance or implement, by which musical sounds are produced; as, a musical instrument. ... Int. Standard Bible Encyclopedia. INSTRUMENT. ... /i/instrument.htm - 22k<a href="/topical/t/threshing-instruments.htm">Threshing-instruments (1 Occurrence)</a> Threshing-instruments. Threshing-floors, Threshing-instruments. Threshingplace . Multi-Version Concordance Threshing-instruments (1 Occurrence). ... /t/threshing-instruments.htm - 6k<a href="/topical/p/psaltery.htm">Psaltery (17 Occurrences)</a> ... Easton's Bible Dictionary A musical instrument, supposed to have been a kind of lyre, or a harp with twelve strings. The Hebrew ... /p/psaltery.htm - 12k<a href="/topical/c/cut.htm">Cut (616 Occurrences)</a> ... 1. (imp. & pp) of Cut. 2. (vt) To separate the parts of with, or as with, a sharp instrument; to make an incision in; to gash; to sever; to divide. ... /c/cut.htm - 45k<a href="/topical/t/tool.htm">Tool (13 Occurrences)</a> ... 1. (n.) An instrument such as a hammer, saw, plane, file, and the like, used in the manual arts, to facilitate mechanical operations; any instrument used by a ... /t/tool.htm - 11k<a href="/topical/d/dulcimer.htm">Dulcimer (3 Occurrences)</a> ... Easton's Bible Dictionary (Hebrews sumphoniah), a musical instrument mentioned in Dan. 3:5 ... image. It was not a Jewish instrument. In ... /d/dulcimer.htm - 8k<a href="/topical/c/corded.htm">Corded (37 Occurrences)</a> ... 1 Samuel 16:16 Now give orders to your servants who are here before you to go in search of a man who is an expert player on a corded instrument: and it will be ... /c/corded.htm - 18k<a href="/topical/k/key.htm">Key (8 Occurrences)</a> ... 1. (n.) An instrument by means of which the bolt of a lock is shot or drawn; usually, a removable metal instrument fitted to the mechanism of a particular lock ... /k/key.htm - 14k<a href="/topical/k/knife.htm">Knife (10 Occurrences)</a> ... Easton's Bible Dictionary. (1.) Hebrews hereb, "the waster," a sharp instrument for circumcision (Joshua 5:2, 3, lit. "knives of flint;" Comp. ... /k/knife.htm - 13k<a href="/topical/f/fan.htm">Fan (8 Occurrences)</a> ... Noah Webster's Dictionary. 1. (n.) An instrument used for producing artificial currents of air, by the wafting or revolving motion of a broad surface. ... /f/fan.htm - 12k<a name="res" id="res"></a><div class="vheading2">Resources</div><a href="https://www.gotquestions.org/what-is-a-psalm.html">What is a psalm? | GotQuestions.org</a> <a href="https://www.gotquestions.org/cross-pole-stake.html">Was Jesus crucified on a cross, pole, or stake? | GotQuestions.org</a> <a href="https://www.gotquestions.org/Bible-health.html">What does the Bible say about health? | GotQuestions.org</a> <a href="https://clyx.com/term/instrument.htm">Instrument: Dictionary and Thesaurus | Clyx.com</a> <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>Instrument (45 Occurrences)<a href="/matthew/3-12.htm">Matthew 3:12</a> In whose hand is the instrument with which he will make clean his grain; he will put the good grain in his store, but the waste will be burned up in the fire which will never be put out. (BBE)<a href="/luke/3-17.htm">Luke 3:17</a> In whose hand is the instrument with which he will make clean his grain; he will put the good grain in his store, but the waste will be burned in the fire which will never be put out. (BBE)<a href="/acts/9-15.htm">Acts 9:15</a> "Go," replied the Lord; "he is a chosen instrument of Mine to carry My name to the Gentiles and to kings and to the descendants of Israel. (WEY NAS RSV NIV)<a href="/1_corinthians/14-7.htm">1 Corinthians 14:7</a> Even things without life, having a voice, such as a music-pipe or other instrument, if they do not give out different sounds, who may be certain what is being played? (BBE RSV)<a href="/2_timothy/2-21.htm">2 Timothy 2:21</a> If anyone therefore purges himself from these, he will be a vessel for honor, sanctified, and suitable for the master's use, prepared for every good work. (See NIV)<a href="/revelation/5-8.htm">Revelation 5:8</a> And when he had taken the book, the four beasts and the four and twenty rulers went down on their faces before the Lamb, having every one an instrument of music, and gold vessels full of perfumes, which are the prayers of the saints. (BBE)<a href="/genesis/4-22.htm">Genesis 4:22</a> Zillah also gave birth to Tubal Cain, the forger of every cutting instrument of brass and iron. Tubal Cain's sister was Naamah. (WEB JPS ASV BBE RSV)<a href="/exodus/15-20.htm">Exodus 15:20</a> And Miriam, the woman prophet, the sister of Aaron, took an instrument of music in her hand; and all the women went after her with music and dances. (BBE)<a href="/exodus/20-25.htm">Exodus 20:25</a> And if you make me an altar of stone do not make it of cut stones: for the touch of an instrument will make it unclean. (BBE)<a href="/exodus/21-6.htm">Exodus 21:6</a> Then his master is to take him to the gods of the house, and at the door, or at its framework, he is to make a hole in his ear with a sharp-pointed instrument; and he will be his servant for ever. (BBE)<a href="/exodus/32-4.htm">Exodus 32:4</a> And he took the gold from them and, hammering it with an instrument, he made it into the metal image of a young ox: and they said, This is your god, O Israel, who took you out of the land of Egypt. (BBE)<a href="/numbers/35-16.htm">Numbers 35:16</a> "'But if he struck him with an instrument of iron, so that he died, he is a murderer: the murderer shall surely be put to death. (WEB KJV JPS ASV BBE DBY WBS YLT RSV)<a href="/numbers/35-18.htm">Numbers 35:18</a> Or if he gave him blows with a wood instrument in his hands, causing his death, he is a taker of life and is certainly to be put to death. (BBE DBY YLT)<a href="/numbers/35-22.htm">Numbers 35:22</a> And if, in an instant, without enmity, he hath thrust him through, or hath cast at him any instrument, without lying in wait; (YLT)<a href="/deuteronomy/15-17.htm">Deuteronomy 15:17</a> Then take a sharp-pointed instrument, driving it through his ear into the door, and he will be your servant for ever. And you may do the same for your servant-girl. (BBE)<a href="/deuteronomy/27-5.htm">Deuteronomy 27:5</a> There you are to make an altar to the Lord your God, of stones on which no iron instrument has been used. (BBE)<a href="/joshua/8-31.htm">Joshua 8:31</a> In the way ordered by Moses, the servant of the Lord, as it is recorded in the book of the law of Moses, an altar of uncut stones, untouched by any iron instrument: and on it they made burned offerings and peace-offerings to the Lord. (BBE)<a href="/1_samuel/16-16.htm">1 Samuel 16:16</a> Now give orders to your servants who are here before you to go in search of a man who is an expert player on a corded instrument: and it will be that when the evil spirit from God is on you, he will make music for you on his instrument, and you will get well. (BBE)<a href="/1_samuel/16-23.htm">1 Samuel 16:23</a> And whenever the evil spirit from God came on Saul, David took his instrument and made music: so new life came to Saul, and he got well, and the evil spirit went away from him. (BBE)<a href="/1_kings/6-7.htm">1 Kings 6:7</a> (And the stones used in the building of the house were squared at the place where they were cut out; there was no sound of hammer or axe or any iron instrument while they were building the house.) (BBE YLT)<a href="/1_chronicles/12-37.htm">1 Chronicles 12:37</a> On the other side of the Jordan, of the Reubenites, and the Gadites, and of the half-tribe of Manasseh, with all manner of instruments of war for the battle, one hundred twenty thousand. (Root in WEB KJV JPS ASV BBE WBS YLT)<a href="/job/41-30.htm">Job 41:30</a> Under him are sharp edges of broken pots: as if he was pulling a grain-crushing instrument over the wet earth. (BBE)<a href="/psalms/8-1.htm">Psalms 8:1</a> For the Chief Musician; on an instrument of Gath. A Psalm by David. Yahweh, our Lord, how majestic is your name in all the earth, who has set your glory above the heavens! (WEB)<a href="/psalms/33-2.htm">Psalms 33:2</a> Praise the LORD with harp: sing unto him with the psaltery and an instrument of ten strings. (KJV BBE WBS)<a href="/psalms/43-4.htm">Psalms 43:4</a> Then I will go up to the altar of God, to the God of my joy; I will be glad and give praise to you on an instrument of music, O God, my God. (BBE)<a href="/psalms/44-16.htm">Psalms 44:16</a> Because of the voice of him who says sharp and bitter words; because of the hater and him who is the instrument of punishment. (BBE)<a href="/psalms/60-12.htm">Psalms 60:12</a> Through God we shall do valiantly; For he it is that will tread down our adversaries. Psalm 61 For the Chief Musician; on a stringed instrument. 'A Psalm' of David. (ASV)<a href="/psalms/61-1.htm">Psalms 61:1</a> For the Chief Musician. For a stringed instrument. By David. Hear my cry, God. Listen to my prayer. (WEB BBE DBY YLT RSV NIV)<a href="/psalms/81-1.htm">Psalms 81:1</a> For the Chief Musician. On an instrument of Gath. By Asaph. Sing aloud to God, our strength! Make a joyful shout to the God of Jacob! (WEB)<a href="/psalms/81-2.htm">Psalms 81:2</a> Take up the melody, playing on an instrument of music, even on corded instruments. (BBE)<a href="/psalms/84-1.htm">Psalms 84:1</a> For the Chief Musician. On an instrument of Gath. A Psalm by the sons of Korah. How lovely are your dwellings, Yahweh of Armies! (WEB)<a href="/psalms/92-3.htm">Psalms 92:3</a> Upon an instrument of ten strings, and upon the psaltery; upon the harp with a solemn sound. (KJV JPS ASV BBE DBY WBS)<a href="/psalms/98-5.htm">Psalms 98:5</a> Make melody to the Lord with instruments of music; with a corded instrument and the voice of song. (Root in BBE)<a href="/psalms/144-9.htm">Psalms 144:9</a> I will sing a new song unto thee, O God: upon a psaltery and an instrument of ten strings will I sing praises unto thee. (KJV BBE WBS)<a href="/isaiah/10-5.htm">Isaiah 10:5</a> Ho! Assyrian, the rod of my wrath, the instrument of my punishment! (BBE)<a href="/isaiah/23-16.htm">Isaiah 23:16</a> Take an instrument of music, go about the town, O loose woman who has gone out from the memory of man; make sweet melody with songs, so that you may come back to men's minds. (BBE)<a href="/isaiah/28-27.htm">Isaiah 28:27</a> For the dill are not threshed with a sharp instrument, neither is a cart wheel turned over the cumin; but the dill is beaten out with a stick, and the cumin with a rod. (WEB KJV ASV BBE DBY WBS)<a href="/isaiah/41-15.htm">Isaiah 41:15</a> Behold, I have made you into a new sharp threshing instrument with teeth. You will thresh the mountains, and beat them small, and will make the hills like chaff. (WEB KJV ASV BBE DBY WBS YLT)<a href="/isaiah/44-13.htm">Isaiah 44:13</a> The woodworker is measuring out the wood with his line, marking it out with his pencil: after smoothing it with his plane, and making circles on it with his instrument, he gives it the form and glory of a man, so that it may be placed in the house. (BBE)<a href="/isaiah/54-16.htm">Isaiah 54:16</a> Behold, I have created the smith that bloweth the coals in the fire, and that bringeth forth an instrument for his work; and I have created the waster to destroy. (KJV BBE DBY WBS YLT)<a href="/isaiah/54-17.htm">Isaiah 54:17</a> No instrument of war which is formed against you will be of any use; and every tongue which says evil against you will be judged false. This is the heritage of the servants of the Lord, and their righteousness comes from me, says the Lord. (BBE)<a href="/jeremiah/51-20.htm">Jeremiah 51:20</a> You are my fighting axe and my instrument of war: with you the nations will be broken; with you kingdoms will be broken; (BBE)<a href="/ezekiel/33-32.htm">Ezekiel 33:32</a> Behold, you are to them as a very lovely song of one who has a pleasant voice, and can play well on an instrument; for they hear your words, but they don't do them. (WEB KJV JPS ASV BBE DBY WBS YLT NAS RSV NIV)<a href="/amos/7-4.htm">Amos 7:4</a> This is what the Lord let me see: and I saw that the Lord God sent for a great fire to be the instrument of his punishment; and, after burning up the great deep, it was about to put an end to the Lord's heritage. (BBE)<a href="/zechariah/11-15.htm">Zechariah 11:15</a> And the LORD said unto me, Take unto thee yet the instruments of a foolish shepherd. 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