Gittith
GITTITH
The word Gittish signifies belonging to Gath. It probably denotes either a musical instrument or a kind of music derived from Gath, where David sojourned for a time during the persecution of Saul, 1Sa 27:1-7 . The word Gath also signifies in Hebrew a winepress. Hence not a few have supposed that it denotes either an instrument or a melody used in the vintage. It is prefixed to Psa 8:1-9 ; 81:1- 16; 84:1-12, all of which requires an animated strain of music.
Fuente: American Tract Society Bible Dictionary
Gittith
(Heb. Gittith’, , prob. for , and so kindred with NEGINOTH), a stringed instrument of music (Psa 8:1; Psa 81:1; Psa 84:1). The term seems to be derived (with the Targums) from the city GATH, not (with the Sept. ) from a wine-press (as a vintage-song, Michael. Suppl. page 382); nor from the root , to strike (Redslob, De praecepto nus., etc., Lips. 1831, page 24), Gesenius, Tanes. Hebr. page 849. On the other hand, Furst (Concord. page 256) derives it from , to deepen, and calls it “a musical instrument curved and hollow (syn. );” as in his Heb. Lex. page 304, he says it is the name of “a musical body of Levites who had their chief seat in the Levitical city of Gath-rimmon, the word in the titles of Psalms not being capable of an interpretation referringr to instruments or airs.” SEE PSALMS.
Fuente: Cyclopedia of Biblical, Theological and Ecclesiastical Literature
Gittith
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.
Fuente: Easton’s Bible Dictionary
Gittith
Title Psalm 8; Psalm 81; Psalm 84: An instrument, or else tune, invented in Gath, from whence David brought it after his sojourn there with Achish (1Sa 27:2). Others take it from garb, “a winepress,” being used on occasions of joy like the vintage; all three psalms having a joyous character. There may be an enigmatical reference to Messiah treading the winepress (Isa 63:3; Rev 19:15):
Fuente: Fausset’s Bible Dictionary
Gittith
GITTITH.See Psalms (titles).
Fuente: Hastings’ Dictionary of the Bible
Gittith
This word is found in Scripture only at the head, or title page, of several Psalms; namely, Psa 8:1-9, Psa 81:1-16 and Psa 84:1-12. Various have been the opinions of the learned concerning it, and for the most part different. Some contend, that it means the wine-presses. Others will insist, that it refers to some musical instruments used in the temple-service. Some derive it from the word Gath; and, therefore, conclude it refers to that city. And another class suppose it means Goliah, the Gittite. But be it what it may, certain it is, that the knowledge of it in the present hour cannot be very important, as God the Holy Ghost hath not thought it essential to be known by the church. The Psalms which bear this name in the title, are not less blessed for our ignorance on this point; though if it be, as it is possible it may have, a reference to the Lord Jesus Christ, it would be gratifying to know it.
See Musician
Fuente: The Poor Mans Concordance and Dictionary to the Sacred Scriptures
Gittith
gitith. See MUSIC; PSALMS.
Fuente: International Standard Bible Encyclopedia
Gittith
Gittith. A word which occurs in the title of Psalms 8; Psalms 81; Psalms 84 [PSALMS, BOOK OF].
Fuente: Popular Cyclopedia Biblical Literature
Gittith
[Git’tith]
Apparently a musical instrument, the nature of which is unknown. From its name it has been supposed to have formerly been used at Gath. Others connect it with Obed-edom the Gittite. It occurs only in the headings of Psa 8; 81; and 84.
Fuente: Concise Bible Dictionary
Gittith
H1665
See Music
Music
Fuente: Nave’s Topical Bible
Gittith
Gittith (gt’tith), a musical instrument. A word found in the titles of Psa 8:1-9; Psa 81:1-16; Psa 84:1-12. The derivation of the word is uncertain.
Fuente: People’s Dictionary of the Bible
Gittith
Gittith. A musical instrument, by some supposed to have been used by the people of Gath, and by others to have been employed at the festivities of the vintage. Psalms 8; Psalms 81; Psalms 84.