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Psalms 92:3

Psalms 92:3
Upon an instrument of ten strings, and upon the psaltery; upon the harp with a solemn sound.

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Baptist theologian, 1697–1771

Gill's Exposition

Upon an instrument of ten strings,.... An harp of ten strings, as the Targum. The harp invented by Terpander had only seven strings (c); according to Pliny (d); Simonides added the eighth, and…

Presbyterian pastor, 1798–1870

Barnes' Notes

Upon an instrument of ten strings - The general idea in this verse is, that instruments “of all kinds” are to be employed in celebrating the praises of God. On the instrument here referred to, see the…

Nonconformist minister, 1662–1714

Matthew Henry

Psalms 92:1-6

This psalm was appointed to be sung, at least it usually was sung, in the house of the sanctuary on the sabbath day, that day of rest, which was an instituted memorial of the work of creation, of…

Academic commentary, 1882–1921

Cambridge Bible

With decachord and with psaltery,

With meditative music on the harp.

In Psa 33:2; Psa 144:9, ten-stringedis an epithet of psaltery, but here two instruments seem to be meant. Higgâyônoccurs in Psa…