Flute
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Easton's 1897
A musical instrument, probably composed of a number of pipes, mentioned Dan. 3:5, 7, 10, 15.
In Matt. 9:23, 24, notice is taken of players on the flute, here called “minstrels” (but in R.V. “flute-players”).
Flutes were in common use among the ancient Egyptians.
Easton's Bible Dictionary (1897) · public domain
Smith's 1863
(1 Kings 1:40) (marg., PIPE), A musical instrument mentioned amongst others, (Daniel 3:5,7,10,15) as used at the worship of the golden image which Nebuchadnezzar had set up. It bore a close resemblance to the modern flute, and was made of reeds, of copper, and other material. It was the principal wind-instrument.
Smith's Bible Dictionary (1863) · public domain
ISBE 1915
floot.
See MUSIC.
International Standard Bible Encyclopedia (1915) · public domain
In Scripture
7 references found in the entries above · verse links open the World English Bible
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- Easton's Bible Dictionary (1897) · Public domain
- Smith's Bible Dictionary (1863) · Public domain
- International Standard Bible Encyclopedia (1915) · Public domain