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Easton's Bible Dictionary - Flute

Flute [N] [S]

a musical instrument, probably composed of a number of pipes, mentioned Daniel 3:5 Daniel 3:7 Daniel 3:10 Daniel 3:15 .

In Matthew 9:23 Matthew 9:24 , notice is taken of players on the flute, here called "minstrels" (but in RSV "flute-players").

Flutes were in common use among the ancient Egyptians.

These dictionary topics are from
M.G. Easton M.A., D.D., Illustrated Bible Dictionary, Third Edition,
published by Thomas Nelson, 1897. Public Domain, copy freely.
[N] indicates this entry was also found in Nave's Topical Bible
[S] indicates this entry was also found in Smith's Bible Dictionary
Bibliography Information

Easton, Matthew George. "Entry for Flute". "Easton's Bible Dictionary". .

Smith's Bible Dictionary - Flute

Flute [N] [E]

( 1 Kings 1:40 ) (marg., PIPE), a musical instrument mentioned amongst others, ( Daniel 3:5 Daniel 3:7 Daniel 3:10 Daniel 3:15 ) as used at the worship of the golden image which Nebuchadnezzar had set up. It bore a close resemblance to the modern flute, and was made of reeds, of copper, and other material. It was the principal wind-instrument.

[N] indicates this entry was also found in Nave's Topical Bible
[E] indicates this entry was also found in Easton's Bible Dictionary
Bibliography Information

Smith, William, Dr. "Entry for 'Flute'". "Smith's Bible Dictionary". . 1901.

International Standard Bible Encyclopedia - Flute

FLUTE

floot.

See MUSIC.

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Bibliography Information
Orr, James, M.A., D.D. General Editor. "Entry for 'FLUTE'". "International Standard Bible Encyclopedia". 1915.