Extended Strong's Greek Lexicon (Abbott-Smith based)
to play the harp
Usage: κιθαρίζω [in LXX: Isa.23:16 (נָגַן pi.)* ;] to play upon the lyre or harp: 1Co.14:7, Rev.14:2.† (AS)
Strong's Number
G2789
Language
Greek
Linked Usages
3
Books
3
Strong's G2789 Quick Answer
Strong's G2789 κιθαρίζω (kitharizo) is a Greek Strong's word-study entry. kitharizo (kith-ar-id'-zo) v. 1. to play on a lyre [from G2788] It has 3 linked Bible usages across 3 books. Visible English usage signals include harp and harping. Indexed coverage on this page includes New Testament and Septuagint / Greek Old Testament.
- Meaning
- kitharizo (kith-ar-id'-zo) v. 1. to play on a lyre [from G2788]
- Usage
- 3 linked usages
- Books
- 3 indexed books
- Corpus
- New Testament and Septuagint / Greek Old Testament
- Usage Words
- harp and harping
Meaning and Definition
kitharizo (kith-ar-id'-zo) v. 1. to play on a lyre [from G2788] KJV: harp Root(s): G2788
Across Lexicons
How independent scholarly lexicons define Strong's G2789. Each definition is shown with its source so you can compare and cite the original reference works.
How Strong's G2789 Is Translated
The English word each shown verse actually uses to render kitharizo, taken from the interlinear word alignment (the same word underlined in the excerpts below). Where a rendering is used more than once, the count is shown.
harp
1 Corinthians 14:7
harping
Revelation 14:2
How Strong's G2789 Usage Compares
Indexed coverage includes New Testament and Septuagint / Greek Old Testament. Each section below keeps corpus counts and sample passages visible so readers can compare the word across contexts instead of reading one flat concordance list.
- The largest indexed corpus on this page is New Testament with 2 linked usages.
- This page lets readers compare New Testament usage with Septuagint / Greek Old Testament usage, which is a key THF advantage over narrower Strong's pages.
In the Septuagint (LXX)
Strong's G2789 (κιθαρίζω) appears 1 time in the Greek Septuagint — the Old Testament the New Testament authors quoted.
Sample Septuagint occurrences:
- Isaiah 23:16 — κιθάρισον
Strong's G2789 by Corpus
Indexed usage grouped by testament and extended corpus so readers can compare this word across the Bible, Septuagint, deuterocanonical books, and 1 Enoch where present.
Strong's G2789 in the New Testament
2 indexed usages in New Testament.
And even things without life giving sound, whether pipe or harp, except they give a distinction in the sounds, how shall it be known what is piped or harped?
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:
Strong's G2789 in the Septuagint / Greek Old Testament
1 indexed usage in Septuagint / Greek Old Testament.
Take a harp, go about, O city, thou harlot that hast been forgotten; play well on the harp, sing many songs, that thou mayest be remembered.
Usage Excerpts
First 3 linked usage excerpts for Strong's G2789.
Take a harp, go about, O city, thou harlot that hast been forgotten; play well on the harp, sing many songs, that thou mayest be remembered.
And even things without life giving sound, whether pipe or harp, except they give a distinction in the sounds, how shall it be known what is piped or harped?
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:
All Indexed Usage Links
Every indexed verse link for Strong's G2789, grouped by book.
Isaiah 1 usage, Septuagint / Greek Old Testament
1 Corinthians 1 usage, New Testament
Revelation 1 usage, New Testament
Strong's G2789 FAQ
What does kitharizo (κιθαρίζω) mean?
Kitharizo (Strong's G2789) is a Greek word most simply glossed "harp". kitharizo (kith-ar-id'-zo) v. 1. to play on a lyre [from G2788]
How many times is kitharizo (κιθαρίζω) used in the Bible?
This page currently indexes 3 linked usages for Strong's G2789 across 3 books.
Where can I study kitharizo (κιθαρίζω) in context?
Use the linked verse references on this page to study Strong's G2789 in context. The indexed coverage includes New Testament and Septuagint / Greek Old Testament.
What English words translate kitharizo (κιθαρίζω)?
The visible usage excerpts most often surface English words such as harp and harping. These are scanning signals from the displayed verses, not replacements for the original-language definition.
Does Strong's G2789 appear in the Septuagint or deuterocanonical books?
Yes. The current local index includes 1 in Septuagint / Greek Old Testament for Strong's G2789, with linked reader references where each row is available.