Real VoicesReal Voices

Encyclopedia entry

Organ

Some kind of wind instrument, probably a kind of Pan’s pipes (Gen. 4:21; Job 21:12; Ps. 150:4), which consisted of seven or eight reeds of unequal length.

Also from Smith's (1884) +

(Genesis 4:21; Job 21:12; 30:31; Psalms 150:4) The Hebrew word thus rendered probably denotes a pipe or perforated wind-instrument. In (Genesis 4:21) it appears to be a general term for all wind-instruments. In (Job 21:12) are enumerated three kinds of musical instruments which are possible under the general terms of the timbrel harp and oryan. Some identify it with the pandean pipe or syrinx an instrument of unquestionably ancient origin, and common in the East. [See Music]

In the Bible

3

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

  • Genesis 4:21

    And his brother’s name was Jubal; he was the father of all who play the harp and flute.

  • Job 21:12

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

  • Job 30:31

    My harp is tuned to mourning and my flute to the sound of weeping.

Organ references

5

Voices on Organ

24

Surfaced by name match — accuracy varies by title clarity.

Sources · Easton's Bible Dictionary (1897) · Smith's Bible Dictionary (1884)

Public-domain text. Modernized only where archaic spelling impedes reading; original facts preserved. Verify against an authoritative modern reference before quoting.