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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- (A musical instrument)
- Of brass (bronze) 1 Chronicles 15:19; 1 Chronicles 15:28; 1 Corinthians 13:1
- Used in the tabernacle service 2 Samuel 6:5; 1 Chronicles 13:8; 1 Chronicles 15:16; 1 Chronicles 15:19; 1 Chronicles 15:28
- Used in the temple service 2 Chronicles 5:12; 2 Chronicles 5:13; 1 Chronicles 16:5; 1 Chronicles 16:42; 1 Chronicles 25:1; 1 Chronicles 25:6; Psalms 150:5
- Used on special occasions
- Day of atonement 2 Chronicles 29:25
- Laying of the foundation of the second temple Ezra 3:10; Ezra 3:11
- Dedication of the wall Nehemiah 12:27; Nehemiah 12:36
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