◄ 1665. Gittith ►
Lexicon Gittith: Gittith Original Word: גִּתִּית Part of Speech: Noun Feminine Transliteration: Gittiyth Pronunciation: git-teeth' Phonetic Spelling: (ghit-teeth') Definition: Gittith Meaning: a Gittite harp Strong's Exhaustive Concordance Gittith Feminine of Gittiy; a Gittite harp -- Gittith. see HEBREW Gittiy NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Origin fem. of Gitti Definition a musical term of unc. meaning. Brown-Driver-Briggs גִּתִּית feminine of foregoing (si vera lectio) only in phrase עַלהַֿגִּתִּית in three Psalm titles: Psalm 8:1; Psalm 81:1; Psalm 84:1; upon the Gittite (lyre) so ᵑ7,to the Gittite (melody) Ew Ol De, or either of these Hup Pe; ᵐ5 ᵑ9 הַגִּתֹּת wine-presses, whence Bae and others at the wine-presses, i.e. (Bae) a song for the feast of booths. Topical Lexicon Word Origin: Derived from גַּת (Gath), a Philistine city known for its association with musical instruments. Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: There are no direct corresponding Strong's Greek entries for גִּתִּית (Gittith) as it is a specific Hebrew term related to a musical instrument or style. However, the concept of musical instruments in worship can be broadly related to Greek terms for musical instruments used in the Septuagint and New Testament contexts. Usage: The term "Gittith" appears in the titles of three Psalms in the Hebrew Bible: Psalm 8, Psalm 81, and Psalm 84. It is believed to refer to a specific type of musical instrument or a musical style originating from Gath. Context: The term גִּתִּית (Gittith) is a proper noun found in the titles of Psalms 8, 81, and 84. These Psalms are directed to the chief musician and are likely intended to be performed with a specific musical accompaniment. The word is traditionally understood to refer to a musical instrument or style associated with the Philistine city of Gath. This connection suggests a cultural exchange between the Israelites and the Philistines, particularly in the realm of music. The exact nature of the Gittith is not definitively known, but it is often thought to be a stringed instrument, possibly similar to a harp or lyre, which was used in the worship practices of ancient Israel. The use of such an instrument in the Psalms underscores the rich musical heritage of the biblical tradition and the incorporation of diverse cultural elements into the worship of Yahweh. Forms and Transliterations הַגִּתִּ֑ית הַגִּתִּ֗ית הַגִּתִּ֬ית הגתית hag·git·tîṯ haggitTit haggittîṯ Links Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel Texts Englishman's Concordance Psalm 8:1 HEB: לַמְנַצֵּ֥חַ עַֽל־ הַגִּתִּ֗ית מִזְמ֥וֹר לְדָוִֽד׃ KJV: <upon Gittith, A Psalm INT: Musician above Gittith A Psalm of David Psalm 81:1 HEB: לַמְנַצֵּ֬חַ ׀ עַֽל־ הַגִּתִּ֬ית לְאָסָֽף׃ הַ֭רְנִינוּ KJV: <upon Gittith, [A Psalm] of Asaph.>> INT: Musician upon Gittith Asaph Sing Psalm 84:1 HEB: לַמְנַצֵּ֥חַ עַֽל־ הַגִּתִּ֑ית לִבְנֵי־ קֹ֥רַח KJV: <upon Gittith, A Psalm INT: Musician upon Gittith the sons of Korah 3 Occurrences Strong's Hebrew 1665 3 Occurrences hag·git·tîṯ — 3 Occ.