הַ/כִּנּ֖וֹר
𐤄/𐤊𐤍𐤅𐤓
kinnôwr
harp
A stringed musical instrument, typically translated as 'lyre' or 'harp,' played by plucking or strumming. In the biblical context, the kinnôr was commonly used in both secular and cultic music, including royal courts, worship, and celebration. Its form and size are uncertain, but ancient depictions suggest a portable, wooden frame instrument with multiple strings.
1 Samuel 16:23 · Word #10
Lexicon H3658
| Lemma | כִּנּוֹר |
| Lemma (Paleo) | 𐤊𐤍𐤅𐤓 |
| Transliteration | kinnôwr |
| Strong's | H3658 |
| Definition | A stringed musical instrument, typically translated as 'lyre' or 'harp,' played by plucking or strumming. In the biblical context, the kinnôr was commonly used in both secular and cultic music, including royal courts, worship, and celebration. Its form and size are uncertain, but ancient depictions suggest a portable, wooden frame instrument with multiple strings. |
Morphology HTd/Ncmsa
All morphology codes
| Part of Speech | N — Noun — A person, place, thing, or idea |
| Subtype | c — Common — Common noun |
| Gender | m — Masculine — Masculine |
| Number | s — Singular — Singular |
| State | a — Absolute — The noun stands independently |
Common Translation
| Phrase | harp |
SIBI-P1 Translation H3658-04
the lyre
| Morphological Notes | Noun, common masculine singular absolute with prefixed definite article (הַ). |
| Rendering Rationale | The noun כִּנּוֹר denotes a specific stringed instrument associated with twanging or strumming. The definite article הַ requires the rendering "the lyre," preserving singular masculine absolute form. |
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SILEX v2
SIBI-P2 (Context-Aware)
the lyre
| Same as P1 | Yes |
| Rationale | P1 is contextually and lexically appropriate; 'lyre' reflects the most accepted musical instrument per definition. |