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flute, flutes, pipe, pipes

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 14:7-9
• 1 Kings 01:38-40
• Daniel 03:3-5
• Luke 07:31-32
• Matthew 09:23-24
• Matthew 11:16-17

Word Data:

• Strong's: H4953, H5748, H2485, H2490, G832, G834, G836