Neginoth
Textsâš¡ IN BRIEF (SUMMARY)
The term Neginoth appears in the superscriptions of several Psalms and indicates that the accompanying music was performed on stringed instruments.
What is the meaning of Neginoth in the Bible?
The term Neginoth appears in the superscriptions of several Psalms and indicates that the accompanying music was performed on stringed instruments.
TEXTUAL SIGNIFICANCE
Recognizing this designation helps readers understand that the Psalms were originally intended to be sung with instrumental accompaniment, specifically using stringed instruments, rather than performed as unaccompanied vocal chants.
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