What does the Bible say about timbrel?
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The Bible presents the timbrel as an instrument commonly used in joyful music, celebration, and public praise, while reminding us that outward festivity is not the same as faithful worship. Miriam led the women with timbrels after the Lord delivered Israel at the Red Sea in Exodus 15:20, and Jephthah’s daughter greeted her father with one in Judges 11:34. David and Israel used instruments, including timbrels, in rejoicing before God in 2 Samuel 6:5 and 1 Chronicles 13:8. Psalms 68:25, 81:2, 149:3, and 150:4 commend such music in corporate praise. Yet Job 21:12 shows instruments can also accompany the careless prosperity of the wicked, so true worship must arise from hearts devoted to the Lord.
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- (Also called TABRET, an instrument of music (in the tambourine category))
- Used by Miriam Exodus 15:20
- By Jephthah’ s daughter Judges 11:34
- Used in religious services 2 Samuel 6:5; 1 Chronicles 13:8; Psalms 68:25; Psalms 81:2; Psalms 149:3; Psalms 150:4
- Used in dances Job 21:12
- See MUSIC, INSTRUMENTS OF
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