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κιθαρίζω G2789

G2789 is the Greek word κιθαρίζω, transliterated kitharízō. The King James Version most often renders it harped.

Word: κιθαρίζωTransliteration: kitharízōLanguage: GreekIn the KJV: 2 verses

What it means

to play on a lyre.

Where it comes from

from G2788 (κιθάρα).

How the King James Version translates it

Across 2 tagged occurrences, counted from this edition's word index.

harped 1×harping 1×

Strong's own list of renderings: harp.

Verses using κιθαρίζω

All 2 verses, quoted in full.

1 Corinthians 14:7 · KJV

And even things without life giving sound, whether pipe or harp, except they give a distinction in the sounds, how shall it be known what is piped or harped?

Revelation 14:2 · KJV

And I heard a voice from heaven, as the voice of many waters, and as the voice of a great thunder: and I heard the voice of harpers harping with their harps:

Common questions

What does Strong's G2789 mean?

G2789 is the Greek word κιθαρίζω (kitharízō), meaning to play on a lyre.

How is G2789 translated in the King James Version?

The King James translators rendered it harped (1 time), harping (1 time).

How many times does G2789 appear in the Bible?

κιθαρίζω (kitharízō) is tagged in 2 verses of the King James Version in this edition's word index.

Where does G2789 come from?

Strong's gives its derivation as: from G2788 (κιθάρα).

Nearby entries

G2786 · Κηφᾶς — the Rock; Cephas (i.e. Kepha), a surname of Peter G2787 · κιβωτός — a box, i.e. the sacred ark and that of Noah G2788 · κιθάρα — a lyre G2790 · κιθαρῳδός — a lyre-singer(-player), i.e. harpist G2791 · Κιλικία — Cilicia, a region of Asia Minor G2792 · κινάμωμον — cinnamon

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