A psaltery in the Bible refers to a stringed musical instrument, similar to a harp, used in ancient Israel for worship and praise. It is mentioned in various passages, particularly in the Book of Psalms, symbolizing celebration and devotion to God.

Psalteries symbolize divine joy and spiritual warfare in biblical contexts. They were integral to both secular and sacred music traditions in biblical times. The Bible showcases psalteries' role in elevating prayers and praises to God.

Psaltery. [N] [E] This was a stringed instrument of music to accompany the voice. The Hebrew nabel or nebel is so rendered in the Authorized Version in all passages where if occurs, except in (Isaiah 5:12 ; 14:11 ; 22:24), marg.; (Amos 5:23 ; 6:6) where it is translated viol. The ancient viol was a six-stringed guitar.

Resources Easton's Bible Dictionary P Psaltery Psaltery a musical instrument, supposed to have been a kind of lyre, or a harp with twelve strings. The Hebrew word nebhel, so rendered, is translated "viol" in Isa. 5:12 (R.V., "lute"); 14:11.

;Psaltery. This was a stringed instrument of music to accompany the voice. The Hebrew, nabel or nebel is so rendered, in the Authorized Version, in all passages where if occurs, except in Isaiah 5:12; Isaiah 14:11; Isaiah 22:24, marg.; Amos 5:23; Amos 6:6, where it is translated viol.