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Gittith

גִּתִּית · git.tit · H16653 mentions, all in Psalms

Who they were

Gittith is a musical term that appears in the superscriptions of three Psalms: Psalm 8, Psalm 81, and Psalm 84. The exact meaning of the term is uncertain, and various interpretations have been proposed.

One theory suggests that Gittith refers to a musical instrument, possibly a stringed instrument or a type of lyre associated with the Philistine city of Gath. This theory is based on the similarity between the word "Gittith" and the Hebrew word for "winepress" (gat), which is also the root of the name Gath.

Another interpretation proposes that Gittith refers to a specific tune or melody to which these Psalms were to be sung. This could be a tune originating from or popular in the city of Gath.

A third possibility is that Gittith indicates a musical style or genre associated with the city.

Article: STEPBible, Tyndale House Cambridge · CC BY 4.0

Every mention

3 references, counted from STEPBible, Tyndale House Cambridge · CC BY 4.0 · verse text: World English Bible (public domain)

Psalms 3 mentions

Psalms 8:1For the Chief Musician; on an instrument of Gath. A Psalm by David. Yahweh, our Lord, how majestic is your name in all the earth! You have set your glory above the heavens!Psalms 81:1For the Chief Musician. On an instrument of Gath. By Asaph. Sing aloud to God, our strength! Make a joyful shout to the God of Jacob!Psalms 84:1For the Chief Musician. On an instrument of Gath. A Psalm by the sons of Korah. How lovely are your dwellings, Yahweh of Armies!

What the dictionary says

A stringed instrument of music.

Easton's Bible Dictionary (1897)
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