Harp: (Heb. kinnor), the national instrument of the Hebrews. It was invented
by Jubal
(Genesis 4:21) Some think the word kinnor denotes the whole
class of stringed instruments. It was used as an accompaniment to
songs of cheerfulness as well as of praise to God
(Genesis 31:27; 1 Samuel 16:23)
(2 Chronicles 20:28; Psalms 33:2; 137:2) In Solomon's time harps were made of
almug-trees
(1 Kings 10:11,12) In
(1 Chronicles 15:21) mention is made of "harps
on the Sheminith;" Revised Version, "harps set to the Sheminith;"
better perhaps "harps of eight strings." The soothing effect of the
music of the harp is referred to
(1 Samuel 16:16,23; 18:10; 19:9) The church
in heaven is represented as celebrating the triumphs of the Redeemer
"harping with their harps"
(Revelation 14:2)
