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In the context of the Bible, the term "concert" as understood in modern times—referring to a musical performance by a group of musicians—does not appear explicitly. However, the concept of music and collective musical worship is prevalent throughout the Scriptures. Music played a significant role in the religious and cultural life of the Israelites, and various forms of musical gatherings can be seen as precursors to what we might consider a concert today.
Old TestamentMusic was integral to worship and celebration in ancient Israel. The Levites, a tribe set apart for religious duties, were often involved in musical performances. In
1 Chronicles 15:16, King David commands the leaders of the Levites to appoint their brothers as singers and musicians to play "harps, lyres, and cymbals, to raise sounds of joy." This organized musical worship can be seen as a form of concert, where music was used to honor God and celebrate His presence.
The dedication of Solomon's Temple also involved a grand musical assembly. In
2 Chronicles 5:12-13, it is recorded that "all the Levitical singers...stood east of the altar, dressed in fine linen and playing cymbals, harps, and lyres, accompanied by 120 priests sounding trumpets." The unity and harmony of this large group of musicians and singers created a powerful atmosphere of worship, illustrating the communal aspect of music in biblical times.
PsalmsThe Book of Psalms, often referred to as the hymnbook of ancient Israel, contains numerous references to music and instruments.
Psalm 150:3-5 encourages the use of various instruments: "Praise Him with the sound of the trumpet; praise Him with the harp and lyre. Praise Him with tambourine and dancing; praise Him with strings and flute. Praise Him with resounding cymbals; praise Him with clashing cymbals." This psalm highlights the diversity and richness of musical expression in worship, akin to a concert of praise.
New TestamentIn the New Testament, while there is less emphasis on organized musical performances, music remains an important element of worship.
Ephesians 5:19 encourages believers to speak to one another "with psalms, hymns, and spiritual songs, singing and making music in your hearts to the Lord." This suggests a communal aspect of music-making, where believers come together to express their faith through song.
The early church also valued music as a means of edification and worship.
Colossians 3:16 advises, "Let the word of Christ richly dwell within you, as you teach and admonish one another with all wisdom, and as you sing psalms, hymns, and spiritual songs with gratitude in your hearts to God." This reflects the role of music in building up the community of believers and fostering a spirit of unity and thanksgiving.
ConclusionWhile the Bible does not describe concerts in the modern sense, it is clear that music played a vital role in both individual and communal expressions of faith. From the organized musical worship of the Levites to the heartfelt singing of the early Christians, music has always been a powerful means of glorifying God and uniting His people.
Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary
1. (
v. t.) To plan together; to settle or adjust by conference, agreement, or consultation.
2. (v. t.) To plan; to devise; to arrange.
3. (v. i.) To act in harmony or conjunction; to form combined plans.
4. (v. t.) Agreement in a design or plan; union formed by mutual communication of opinions and views; accordance in a scheme; harmony; simultaneous action.
5. (v. t.) Musical accordance or harmony; concord.
6. (n.) A musical entertainment in which several voices or instruments take part.
Greek
4944. sunodino -- to be in travail together... From sun and odino; to have (parturition) pangs in company (
concert, simultaneously)
with, ie (figuratively) to sympathize (in expectation of relief from
...4858. sumphonia -- symphony, ie music
... music. From sumphonos; unison of sound ("symphony"), ie Aconcert of instruments
(harmonious note) -- music. see GREEK sumphonos. (sumphonias) -- 1 Occurrence....
4942. sunupokrinomai -- to play a part with
... dissemble with, join in hypocrisy. From sun and hupokrinomai; to act hypocritically
inconcert with -- dissemble with. see GREEK sun. see GREEK hupokrinomai....
Library
Let Saints on Earth inConcert Sing
... II. THE CHRISTIAN YEAR Holy Days: All Saints 299. Let saints on earth inconcert
sing. CM [1125]St.... Charles Wesley, 1759. Let saints on earth inconcert sing....
Degrees of Enjoyment through the Glorified Senses.
... Let us endeavor to understand this, by supposing a grandconcert given
in a church, where all classes of society are represented....
Tendencies Toward a Manifestation of the Unity of the American...
... We have seen, from our side-point of view, the planting, along the western coast
of the Atlantic Ocean, without mutualconcert or common direction, of many...
Concerted Prayer
... It implies prayer, free, familiar and bold. Our Lord deals with this question
of theconcert of prayer in the eighteenth chapter of Matthew....
Chapter six
... But now, take thisconcert offer.... We claim the right from old acquaintance, you know;
and Virginia has already told us of yourconcert company offer."....
Chapter seven
... She sat in her room a long time and finally went downstairs, resolved to have a
frank talk with her mother about theconcert company's offer and the new plan...
Classification.
... not its end, because to judge of this order I only need mutually to compare the
parts, to study their functions, their relations and to remark theirconcert....
Christian Connection.
... They seem to have sprung up almost simultaneously in different and remote parts
of the country, without any interchange of sentiments,concert of action, or...
A Call to Praise.
... 1 O praise ye the Lord"prepare a new song, And let all his saints in fullconcert
join; With voices united the anthem prolong, And show forth his praises...
Chapter twenty-one
... "Theconcert was stupid and the violinist was simply a bore.... People can't live at
thatconcert pitch all the time. You see if Rachel doesn't give it up soon....
Thesaurus
Concert (1 Occurrence)...Concert (1 Occurrence). Psalms 64:5 They encourage themselves in an evil matter,
they
concert to hide snares; they say, Who will see them? (DBY).
...Concerns (20 Occurrences)
Noise (126 Occurrences)
... 3. (n.) Loud or continuous talk; general talk or discussion; rumor; report. 4.
(n.) Music, in general; aconcert; also, a company of musicians; a band....
Unite (10 Occurrences)
... 4. (vi) To join in an act; to concur; to act inconcert; as, all parties united
in signing the petition. 5. (vt) United; joint; as, unite consent....
Jointly (1 Occurrence)
... Noah Webster's Dictionary (adv.) In a joint manner; together; unitedly; inconcert;
not separately. Multi-Version Concordance Jointly (1 Occurrence)....
Together (4710 Occurrences)
... 3. (prep.) Inconcert; with mutual cooperation; as, the allies made war upon France
together. Multi-Version Concordance Together (4710 Occurrences)....
Treat (53 Occurrences)
... 13. (n.) That which affords entertainment; a gratification; a satisfaction; as,
theconcert was a rich treat. Multi-Version Concordance Treat (53 Occurrences)....
Dance (18 Occurrences)
... In the New Testament it is in like manner the translation of different Greek words,
circular motion (Luke 15:25); leaping up and down inconcert (Matthew 11:17...
Majesty (67 Occurrences)
... n.) Hence, used with the possessive pronoun, the title of an emperor, king or queen; --
in this sense taking a plural; as, their majesties attended theconcert...
Benefit (39 Occurrences)
... 3. (n.) A theatrical performance, aconcert, or the like, the proceeds of which
do not go to the lessee of the theater or to the company, but to some...
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