5332 harp

Early origins of the harp

Ge 4:19-21 Jubal was descended from Cain and was in the seventh generation after Adam.

The harp used in worship

In joyous religious celebrations 2Sa 6:2-5 pp 1Ch 13:6-8 See also 1Ch 15:28; 2Ch 20:27-28; Ne 12:27; Ps 49:4; Ps 137:1-4; Isa 30:32; Am 5:23; Rev 14:2-3

In temple worship 2Ch 5:12 See also 1Ki 10:12 pp 2Ch 9:11; 1Ch 15:16,21; 1Ch 16:5; 1Ch 25:1,3,6; 2Ch 29:25

Associated with praising God Ps 43:4 See also Ps 33:2; Ps 57:7-8; Ps 71:22; Ps 81:1-2; Ps 92:1-4; Ps 98:4-6; Ps 108:1-2; Ps 147:7; Ps 149:3; Ps 150:3; Rev 5:8-10; Rev 15:2-4

In pagan worship Da 3:7 See also Da 3:5,10,15

The harp used to elicit divine inspiration

2Ki 3:15-19 See also 1Sa 10:5-6; 1Sa 18:10

The harp used to relieve depression

1Sa 16:23 See also 1Sa 16:16; 1Sa 19:9-10

The harp in secular use

In joyous celebrations Ge 31:27 See also Job 21:12; Isa 5:12; Isa 14:11; Isa 24:8; Eze 26:13; Am 6:5-6; Rev 18:22

At times of mourning Isa 16:11 See also Job 30:31

By prostitutes Isa 23:16

See also