Strong's G2788 · Greek
κιθάρα
kithara · /kith-ar'-ah/
Definition
of uncertain affinity; a lyre:--harp.
KJV: harp
Root / derivation: of uncertain affinity
KJV usage breakdown
How the Authorized (KJV) translators rendered κιθάρα across 4 verses.
Every occurrence (KJV)
4 verses use this word, grouped by book — the translated form is highlighted.
Revelation3 verses
And when he had taken the book, the four beasts and four and twenty elders fell down before the Lamb, having every one of them harps, and golden vials full of odours, which are the prayers of saints. odours: or, incense
Revelation 14:2And 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:
Revelation 15:2And I saw as it were a sea of glass mingled with fire: and them that had gotten the victory over the beast, and over his image, and over his mark, and over the number of his name, stand on the sea of glass, having the harps of God.
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Frequently asked questions
What does Strong's G2788 (kithara) mean?
of uncertain affinity; a lyre:--harp.
How many times does G2788 appear in the Bible?
Strong's G2788 (κιθάρα) appears in 4 verses of the King James Version, most often translated “harps.”
How is kithara translated in the KJV?
In the KJV, Strong's G2788 is rendered as “harps” (3×), “harp” (1×).
Where does the Greek word κιθάρα come from?
of uncertain affinity