Strong's G2790 · Greek
κιθαρῳδός
kitharodos · /kith-ar-o'-dos/
Definition
from 2788 and a derivative of the same as 5603; a lyre-singer(-player), i.e. harpist:--harper.
KJV: harper
Root / derivation: from 2788 and a derivative of the same as 5603
KJV usage breakdown
How the Authorized (KJV) translators rendered κιθαρῳδός across 2 verses.
Every occurrence (KJV)
2 verses use this word, grouped by book — the translated form is highlighted.
Revelation2 verses
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:
Revelation 18:22And the voice of harpers, and musicians, and of pipers, and trumpeters, shall be heard no more at all in thee; and no craftsman, of whatsoever craft he be, shall be found any more in thee; and the sound of a millstone shall be heard no more at all in thee;
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Frequently asked questions
What does Strong's G2790 (kitharodos) mean?
from 2788 and a derivative of the same as 5603; a lyre-singer(-player), i.e. harpist:--harper.
How many times does G2790 appear in the Bible?
Strong's G2790 (κιθαρῳδός) appears in 2 verses of the King James Version, most often translated “harpers.”
How is kitharodos translated in the KJV?
In the KJV, Strong's G2790 is rendered as “harpers” (2×).
Where does the Greek word κιθαρῳδός come from?
from 2788 and a derivative of the same as 5603