What does the Bible say about cymbal?

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The Bible presents cymbals as instruments used to accompany joyful, orderly praise of God, while teaching that even the most impressive sound is worthless without love. In 1 Chronicles 15:16-19 and 15:28, Levites played cymbals as David brought the ark to Jerusalem with glad worship. Likewise, 2 Samuel 6:5 and 1 Chronicles 13:8 describe Israel celebrating before the Lord with musical instruments. At Solomon’s temple dedication, cymbals joined the singers and trumpeters in united praise, and God’s glory filled the house in 2 Chronicles 5:12-13. Yet 1 Corinthians 13:1 warns that eloquent speech without love is only a noisy cymbal. Music is therefore a fitting servant of reverent praise, not a substitute for a loving heart before God.

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