Category:Gittith

Git"tith, n. Etym: [Heb.]

Defn: A musical instrument, of unknown character, supposed by some to have been used by the people of Gath, and thence obtained by David. It is mentioned in the title of Psalm 8., Psalm 81:1, and Psalm 84:1. Dr. W. Smith.

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Gittith - A stringed instrument of. This word is found in the titles of Psalms 8:1, 81, Psalms 84:1. In these places the LXX. render the word by "on the wine-fats." The Targum explains by "on the harp which David brought from Gath." It is the only stringed instrument named in the titles of the Psalms.