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The term "strung" does not appear explicitly in the Bible; however, the concept of stringing or being strung can be related to various biblical themes and narratives, particularly in the context of tension, preparation, and readiness. In the ancient world, stringing was often associated with the preparation of bows for battle, musical instruments for worship, and the binding of materials for construction or other purposes.
Biblical Contexts:1.
Bows and Warfare: The imagery of a bow being strung is prevalent in the Bible, symbolizing readiness for battle or divine judgment. In
Psalm 7:12-13 , it is written, "If one does not repent, God will sharpen His sword; He has bent and strung His bow. He has prepared His deadly weapons; He ordains His arrows with fire." Here, the strung bow represents God's preparedness to execute judgment upon the unrepentant.
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Musical Instruments: Stringed instruments played a significant role in worship and celebration in biblical times. The psalms frequently mention the use of stringed instruments in praising God.
Psalm 33:2 states, "Praise the LORD with the harp; make music to Him with ten strings." The act of stringing these instruments was essential for producing harmonious music that glorified God.
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Binding and Construction: While not directly related to the term "strung," the concept of binding materials together can be seen in the construction of the Tabernacle and the Temple. The meticulous preparation and assembly of these sacred spaces required careful binding and fastening of materials, symbolizing the unity and order of God's dwelling place among His people.
Theological Implications:·
Readiness and Judgment: The imagery of a strung bow often conveys the idea of readiness for action, whether in the context of divine judgment or human warfare. It serves as a reminder of the seriousness of God's justice and the importance of repentance and righteousness.
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Worship and Praise: The preparation of stringed instruments for worship underscores the importance of intentionality and excellence in offering praise to God. It reflects the biblical principle that worship should be conducted with reverence and skill, as seen in
1 Chronicles 25:6-7 , where the Levites were trained and prepared for musical service in the house of the LORD.
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Unity and Order: The binding together of materials in construction projects like the Tabernacle signifies the unity and order that God desires among His people. It highlights the importance of cooperation and precision in fulfilling God's purposes.
In summary, while the specific term "strung" is not found in the biblical text, its related concepts are woven throughout Scripture, illustrating themes of readiness, worship, and divine order.
Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary
1. (
imp.) of String.
2. (p. p.) of String.
3. (v.) imp. & p. p. of String.
Greek
2159. eutonos -- in a well-strung manner, fig. vigorously... 2158, 2159. eutonos. 2160 . in a well-
strung manner, fig.
... Word Origin from eu
and teino (to stretch) Definition in a well-
strung manner, fig.
...Strong's Hebrew
2737. charuz -- string of beads... chain. From an unused root meaning to perforate; properly, pierced, ie A bead of
pearl, gems or jewels (as
strung) -- chain. 2736, 2737. charuz. 2738 .
...Library
LM Pierpont. Every Place a Temple.
... 1 O Thou, to whom, in ancient time, The lyre of Hebrew bards wasstrung; Whom kings
adored in songs sublime, And prophets praised with glowing tongue:...
Universal Worship.
... 1 O Thou, to whom, in ancient time, The lyre of Hebrew bards wasstrung, Whom kings
adored in song sublime, And prophets praised with glowing tongue!...
The Faithful Servant
... The purple sentry sprang to his feet andstrung an arrow, but before he could send
it singing, the old minotaur was mixed with a second soldier in such...
Prayer in the Unconverted.
... An animal can not curse; and if the Holy Spirit had notstrung the soul with these
strings of prayer, no curse could ever have passed the lips of man....
Strong Souls.
... physical quality. It comes of a certain superb vitality, a power of unconscious
living, well-strung nerves, a quickly-working brain. I...
The Religious Revolution
... university to the silence and monotony of the cloister had a depressing influence
on a man like Luther, who, being of a nervous, highly-strung temperament, was...
His Conversion
... of such ghastly work. Highlystrung as was his religious zeal, nature could
not but speak out at last. But probably his compunctions...
Hold Fast in the Meantime this Persuasion, While I Examine a...
... Nay, if he also firststrung the chord to give forth melody, I will not deny, when
listening to David, that this invention has been in use with the saints, and...
The Wonderful Unity of the Bible Attests Its Divine Authorship
... Scriptures. Certain grand conceptions run through the entire Bible like
a cord on which arestrung so many precious pearls. First...
Blessed are the Poor in Spirit
... As they say of the cardinal virtues that they arestrung together, so we may say
of the graces of the spirit, they are linked and chained together....
Thesaurus
Strung (3 Occurrences)... Multi-Version Concordance
Strung (3 Occurrences). Psalms 7:12 If a man doesn't relent,
he will sharpen his sword; he has bent and
strung his bow. (WEB RSV).
...String (12 Occurrences)
... 2. (n.) A thread or cord on which a number of objects or parts arestrung or arranged
in close and orderly succession; hence, a line or series of things...
Zither (3 Occurrences)
... It has from thirty to forty wiresstrung across a shallow sounding-board, which
lies horizontally on a table before the performer, who uses both hands in...
Laodiceans (2 Occurrences)
... Lightfoot (Colossians, 282) gives its general character thus: it "is a cento of
Pauline phrasesstrung together without any definite connection or any clear...
Relent (15 Occurrences)
... (See NIV). Psalms 7:12 If a man doesn't relent, he will sharpen his sword; he has
bent andstrung his bow. (WEB NIV). Psalms 90:13 Relent, Yahweh! How long?...
Epistles (2 Occurrences)
... forge a letter. It is written in Latin, and consists of 20 vs; it is a mere
cento of Pauline phrasesstrung together. It is mentioned...
Mark (182 Occurrences)
... His Gospel is a rapid succession of vivid pictures looselystrung together without
much attempt to bind them into a whole or give the events in their natural...
Bead (2 Occurrences)
... 2. (n.) A little perforated ball, to bestrung on a thread, and worn for ornament;
or used in a rosary for counting prayers, as by Roman Catholics and...
Archery
... (3) The battle bows, such as are mentioned in Zechariah 9:10; Zechariah 10:4, must
have been of great size, since they required to bestrung by pressing the...
Strut (1 Occurrence)
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