Sheminith
Sheminith is a musical term that appears in the titles of Psalm 6; 12; 1 Chronicles 15:21, possibly referring to a musical instrument, a part in music, or a melody.
The name Sheminith means “eighth (an eight-stringed instrument)”
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Summary
A musical term; called Sheminith (שְׁמִינִית).
Glossary entries
Alternative names
- שְׁמִינִיתSheminith
Mentions
- And Mattithiah, Eliphelehu, Mikneiah, Obed-edom, Jeiel, and Azaziah were to lead the music with lyres according to Sheminith.
- For the choirmaster. With stringed instruments, according to Sheminith. A Psalm of David. O LORD, do not rebuke me in Your anger or discipline me in Your wrath.
- For the choirmaster. According to Sheminith. A Psalm of David. Help, O LORD, for the godly are no more; the faithful have vanished from among men.