whence Eng., "guitar," denotes "a lyre" or "harp;" it is described by Josephus as an instrument of ten strings, played by a plectrum (a smaller instrument was played by the hand); it is mentioned in 1 Corinthians 14:7; Revelation 5:8; 14:2; 15:2 .
signifies "to play on the harp," 1 Corinthians 14:7; Revelation 14:2 . In the Sept., Isaiah 23:16 .