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Higgaion

Holman Bible Dictionary

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(hihg gay' iahn) Transliteration of Hebrew word meaning, “whispering” (Lamentations 3:62 NAS) or “meditation” ( Psalm 19:14 ) or musical sound a stringed instrument produces (Psalm 92:3 ). It appears as a worship notation with uncertain meaning in Psalm 9:16 . It may mean to play quietly or to pause for meditation.

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Butler, Trent C. Editor. Entry for 'Higgaion'. Holman Bible Dictionary. https://www.studylight.org/​dictionaries/​eng/​hbd/​h/higgaion.html. 1991.
 
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