Biblical Music References & Instruments: Theology, History, and Practice

How many references to music are there in the Bible?

More than 500 references.

How many times are people commanded to sing in the Bible?

About 200 times.

What role did music play in most Revival periods?

Music played a significant role in the revival.

What attribute of God is associated with music?

God is Musical as He is Holy.

What are the two roles we have regarding music?

We are transmitters (producing music) and receivers (responding to music).

What was the harp known as in Bible days?

A stringed instrument.

What was the organ known as in Bible days?

A piped instrument that was blown through.

Who is believed to be the originator of the harp and organ?

Jubal.

What did the children of Israel remember in Exodus 14:31?

God's power, provision, and prophet (Moses).

What is a Psalm?

A Psalm speaks truths straight from the scriptures.

What does a Hymn focus on?

A Hymn speaks about the Deity of Christ.

What is a Spiritual Song?

A Spiritual Song speaks about scriptural and spiritual matters.

What does a "New Song" refer to?

A refreshed song offering unto the Lord.

What does "Playing Skillfully" mean?

It means to always get better.

What is a minstrel?

A musician or singer who played music.

What power does music have over the troubled soul?

Music has the power to calm the troubled soul.

What happened when David played his harp for Saul?

Saul was refreshed and well.

What does music have the power to do in relation to sinners?

Music has the power to convict the sinner.

What is the purpose of music according to Psalm 96?

To bless His name.

What does Romans 15 say about music?

To glorify God for His mercy.

What should we do if we have doubts about music?

It may be best to stay away from it.

What does the Bible say about singing together?

To sing together as a unit (Exodus 15).

What is the significance of singing praises publicly?

To sing praises publicly (Hebrews 2).

What does Psalm 95 encourage us to do?

To sing with joy.

What does Psalm 104 encourage us to do regarding singing?

To sing until the day we die.

Musical being

Satan

What set in after God created without flaw?

Iniquity

What does Satan use for worship of himself?

Music

With what should we always serve the Lord?

Power and blessing

Known percussion instrument

Tabret

What was man-run in Daniel 3:5?

The whole thing

What was said to be in Daniel 3:5?

All kinds of musick

What was used for something bad?

Something good

What was man-made in Daniel 3:5?

The whole thing

Sapphire

Transparent, blue

Topaz

Bright green

Psaltery

Trapezoidal shaped

The Beryl

Pale green

Sackbut

Bass trumpet

The Emerald

Bright colored

Gold

Seventy-nine

Dulcimer

Framework of wood fitted

The Diamond

Tough and brilliant

Cornet

Valved brass

The Carbuncle

Reddish orange

Harp

Played by plucking

The Onyx

Various colors

Flute

Hollow cylinder pipe

Sardius

Red or fiery

Jasper

Used in jewelry

Music has the power to calm

The troubled soul

What kind of player was chosen in 1 Samuel 16:16?

Skilled

David played his harp with his _____

Hand

Saul was refreshed and was _____

Well

Music has the power to convict

The sinner

What kind of hours was it in Acts 16:25?

Past hours

It was a night of prayer

True

It was a night of praise

True

It was a night of proof

True

It was a night of pardon

True

Music has the power to cheer

True

Music has the power to coerce

To do evil

A man was possessed by a legion of

Devils

A man lived among the

Tombs

A man was tormented

Day and night

A man was possessed because of his

Lifestyle

A man was being controlled by

Unclean spirits

If you have doubts about music being wrong or questionable, it may be best to

Stay away from it

Mick Jagger said one of his albums lost its

Sound

We have the power of

Choice (Free will)

Do not be

Unwise

The more you speak to yourselves in psalms, hymns, and spiritual songs, the less attractive worldly music becomes

True

What is one purpose of music in Psalm 96?

To bless His name

What does music show forth daily?

His salvation

What does music declare among the people?

His glory among the heathen

What does music glorify God for?

His mercy

To sing unto the among the

Nations