Cymbal
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Summary
A percussion instrument of brass used in temple worship and celebrations, mentioned frequently in the Psalms.
☩Biblical Usage
Cymbals were used in worship when the ark was brought to Jerusalem and at the temple dedication. The Psalms call for praising God with loud clashing cymbals. Paul used the sounding cymbal as an image of faith without love.
Key verses:1 Chronicles 15:161 Chronicles 15:19Psalm 150:51 Corinthians 13:1
