Topical Encyclopedia
The term "melodious" refers to a sound that is pleasant to hear, often associated with music or harmonious singing. In the context of the Bible, melodious expressions are frequently linked to worship, praise, and the glorification of God. The Bible emphasizes the importance of music and song as a means of expressing devotion and adoration to the Lord.
Biblical References:1.
Psalms and Worship: The Book of Psalms is replete with references to melodious worship.
Psalm 95:1-2 invites believers to "sing for joy to the LORD" and "shout joyfully to the Rock of our salvation." The psalmist often calls for the use of music and song as a form of worship, as seen in
Psalm 98:4-5 : "Make a joyful noise to the LORD, all the earth; break forth—let your cry ring out and sing praises! Sing praises to the LORD with the lyre, in melodious song with the harp."
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Instruments and Singing: The use of musical instruments in creating melodious sounds is encouraged in Scripture.
Psalm 150:3-5 exhorts, "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." These verses highlight the variety of instruments used to produce melodious praise to God.
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Heavenly Worship: The concept of melodious worship extends to the heavenly realm.
Revelation 5:9 describes a new song sung in heaven: "And they sang a new song: 'Worthy are You to take the scroll and open its seals, because You were slain, and by Your blood You purchased for God those from every tribe and tongue and people and nation.'" This celestial melody signifies the ultimate expression of worship and adoration for the Lamb.
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The Role of the Levites: In the Old Testament, the Levites were appointed to lead in melodious worship.
1 Chronicles 15:16 records King David's instructions: "David also told the leaders of the Levites to appoint their brothers as singers to lift up their voices with joy, accompanied by musical instruments—harps, lyres, and cymbals." The Levites' role underscores the importance of organized, melodious worship in the life of Israel.
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Personal and Communal Worship: Melodious worship is not limited to communal settings but is also a personal expression of faith.
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 verse highlights the personal and communal aspects of melodious worship, fostering a spirit of unity and devotion among believers.
Theological Significance:Melodious worship in the Bible serves as a powerful tool for expressing the beauty and majesty of God. It reflects the joy and reverence of the worshiper and is a means of drawing closer to the divine. The harmonious sounds of music and song are seen as fitting offerings to the Creator, who is worthy of all praise and adoration. Through melodious worship, believers are reminded of the glory of God and the joy of salvation, encouraging them to live lives that honor Him.
Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary
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a.) Containing, or producing, melody; musical; agreeable to the ear by a sweet succession of sounds; as, a melodious voice.
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David's Choristers
... of their choral praise have long ages since ceased to eddy round the 'tabernacle
of the tent of meeting,' and all that is left of theirmelodious companies is...
And Now Let us Explain the Cause for which the Incorporeal Word of...
... and generally believed, that an unconscious instrument could subdue the untamed
brute, and draw the trees from their places, in obedience to itsmelodious power...
Exhortation to Abandon the Impious Mysteries of Idolatry for the...
... It also composed the universe intomelodious order, and tuned the discord of the
elements to harmonious arrangement, so that the whole world might become...
On the Psalms. I.
... And again, an instrument having the source of itsmelodious sound in its upper parts,
may be taken as like the body of Christ and His saints"the only...
Exegetic.
... So themelodious music of the Psalms has been designed for us, that those who are
boys in years, or at least but lads in ways of life, while they seem to be...
Hymns of Wales.
... was the chief poet and hymn-writer of his time, but the lady he married, Miss Mary
Francis, was literally a singer, with a voice so full andmelodious that the...
God's Glory the Chief End of Man's Being
... Now as you would think it monstrous to hear amelodious bird croaking as a raven,
so it is no less monstrous and degenerate to hear the most part of the...
Spurgeon -- Songs in the Night
... attracted vast audiences. His voice was unusually powerful, clear andmelodious,
and he used it with consummate skill. In the preparation...
Introduction
... The choice word, the correct phrase, are instruments that may reach the heart, and
awake the soul if they fall upon the ear inmelodious cadence; but if the...
How to Use this Book
... power over words; Ruskin, whose rhythmic prose enchanted the ear; Keats, who brooded
over phrases like a lover; Newman, of pure andmelodious style; Stevenson...
Thesaurus
Melodious (1 Occurrence)... (a.) Containing, or producing, melody; musical; agreeable to the ear by a sweet
succession of sounds; as, a
melodious voice.
...Melodious (1 Occurrence).
...Sing (147 Occurrences)
... 1. (vi) To utter sounds with musical inflections ormelodious modulations of voice,
as fancy may dictate, or according to the notes of a song or tune, or of a...
Numerous (88 Occurrences)
... 2. (a.) Consisting of poetic numbers; rhythmical; measured and counted;melodious;
musical. Multi-Version Concordance Numerous (88 Occurrences)....
Tune (15 Occurrences)
... 2. (n.) A rhythmical,melodious, symmetrical series of tones for one voice or
instrument, or for any number of voices or instruments in unison, or two or more...
Melodies (1 Occurrence)
Musical (14 Occurrences)
... 1. (a.) Of or pertaining to music; having the qualities Of music; or the power Of
producing music; devoted to music;melodious; harmonious; as, musical...
Chant (2 Occurrences)
... Noah Webster's Dictionary 1. (vt) To utter with amelodious voice; to sing.
2. (vt) To celebrate in song. 3. (vt) To sing or recite...
Sweet (147 Occurrences)
... 3. (superl.) Pleasing to the ear; soft;melodious; harmonious; as, the sweet notes
of a flute or an organ; sweet music; a sweet voice; a sweet singer....
Swan (2 Occurrences)
... Most of the northern species are white. In literature the swan was fabled to
sing amelodious song, especially at the time of its death....
Melody (55 Occurrences)
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