flute, pipe

Definition

In Bible times, pipes were musical instruments made of bone or wood with holes to allow the sound to come out. A flute was a kind of pipe.

• Most pipes had reeds made out of a kind of thick grass that vibrated as air was blown over it.
• A pipe without any reeds was often called a “flute.”
• A shepherd played a pipe to calm his flocks of sheep.
• Pipes and flutes were used for playing sad or joyful music.

(See also: flock, shepherd)

Bible References

• 1 Corinthians 14:7
• 1 Kings 1:38-40
• Daniel 3:3-5
• Luke 7:31-32
• Matthew 9:23
• Matthew 11:17

Word Data

• Strong’s: H4953, H5748, H2485, H2490, G08320, G08340, G08360