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Meaning of GITTITH

Webster's 1913 Dictionary
 
 Definition: 
\Git"tith\, n. [Heb.]
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 Psalms viii.,
lxxxi., and lxxxiv. --Dr. W. Smith.
 
Easton Bible Dictionary
 
 Definition: 

a stringed instrument of music. This word is found in the titles of Ps. 8, 81, 84. 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.

 

 

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