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Timbrel

(Heb. toph), a small drum or tambourine; a tabret (q.v.). The antiquity of this musical instrument appears from the scriptural allusions to it (Gen. 31:27; Ex. 15:20; Judg. 11:34, etc.) (See MUSIC.)

In the Bible

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Verses where Timbrel is named. Berean Standard Bible (public domain).

  • Exodus 15:20

    Then Miriam the prophetess, Aaron’s sister, took a tambourine in her hand, and all the women followed her with tambourines and dancing.

  • Job 21:12

    singing to the tambourine and lyre and making merry at the sound of the flute.

  • Psalms 81:2

    Lift up a song, strike the tambourine, play the sweet-sounding harp and lyre.

  • Psalms 149:3

    Let them praise His name with dancing, and make music to Him with tambourine and harp.

  • Psalms 150:4

    Praise Him with tambourine and dancing; praise Him with strings and flute.

Scripture on Timbrel

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Entries that reference Timbrel

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Sources · Easton's Bible Dictionary (1897)

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