◄ 2950. kumbalon ►
Lexicon kumbalon: Cymbal Original Word: κύμβαλον Part of Speech: Noun, Neuter Transliteration: kumbalon Pronunciation: KOOM-bah-lon Phonetic Spelling: (koom'-bal-on) Definition: Cymbal Meaning: a cymbal. Strong's Exhaustive Concordance cymbal. From a derivative of the base of kuma; a "cymbal" (as hollow) -- cymbal. see GREEK kuma NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Origin from kumbé (a cup) Definition a cymbal NASB Translation cymbal (1). Thayer's Greek Lexicon STRONGS NT 2950: κύμβαλον κύμβαλον, κυμβαλου, τό (from κυμβος, ὁ, a hollow (cf. cup, cupola, etc.; Vanicek, p. 164)), a cymbal, i. e. a hollow basin of brass, producing (when two are struck together) a musical sound (see B. D., under the word ; Stainer, Music of the Bible, chapter ix.): 1 Corinthians 13:1. (1 Chronicles 13:8; 1 Chronicles 15:16, 19, 28; Psalm 150:5. Pindar, Xenophon, Diodorus, Josephus, others.) Topical Lexicon Word Origin: Derived from the Greek verb κύπτω (kypto), meaning "to bend" or "to curve," reflecting the shape of the instrument. Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: • H6767: צְלָצַל (tselatsal) • Refers to a musical instrument, specifically a cymbal, used in the context of worship and celebration in the Old Testament. • H4700: מְצִלְתַּיִם (metsiltayim) • Another term for cymbals, often mentioned in the context of temple worship and musical praise in the Psalms and other Old Testament passages. Usage: The term κύμβαλον is used in the New Testament to describe a musical instrument, specifically a cymbal, which is often associated with loud and celebratory music. It appears in contexts emphasizing sound and resonance. Context: The Greek word κύμβαλον appears in the New Testament in 1 Corinthians 13:1, where the Apostle Paul uses it metaphorically to describe the emptiness of speaking in tongues without love: "If I speak in the tongues of men and of angels, but have not love, I am only a ringing gong or a clanging cymbal." Here, the cymbal is used to illustrate the idea of noise without substance, emphasizing the importance of love as the underlying motive for spiritual gifts. In the cultural context of the ancient world, cymbals were commonly used in both religious and secular music. They were part of the musical ensembles in Greek and Roman traditions and were also present in Jewish worship, as seen in the Old Testament. The sound of cymbals was associated with celebration, triumph, and sometimes, divine worship, as they were used in temple ceremonies and other significant events. The metaphorical use of κύμβαλον in 1 Corinthians highlights the potential for spiritual activities to become hollow without the foundational element of love. This passage serves as a reminder of the primacy of love in the Christian life, suggesting that actions, no matter how impressive, are meaningless without it. Forms and Transliterations κυμβάλοις κυμβαλον κύμβαλον kumbalon kymbalon kýmbalon Links Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel Texts Englishman's Concordance 1 Corinthians 13:1 N-NNS GRK: ἠχῶν ἢ κύμβαλον ἀλαλάζον NAS: or a clanging cymbal. KJV: or a tinkling cymbal. INT: sounding or a cymbal clanging Strong's Greek 2950 1 Occurrence κύμβαλον — 1 Occ.