Strong's Lexicon

G3451

G3451 — μουσικός

Greek entry for Bible study and original-language reference.

GreekmousikosadjectiveOccurrences: 1

Definition / Gloss

Strong's Number:G3451
Word:μουσικός
Part of Speech:adjective
Etymology:from Mousa (a Muse)
Language:Greek
Occurrences:1
Transliteration:mousikos
Phonetic Spelling/Pronunciation:mou-sik-os'
Meaning:1. "musical" 2. (as noun) a minstrel
KJV Renderings:musician

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Thayer's Greek Lexicon

μουσικός, μουσική, μουσικον (Μοῦσα (music, eloquence, etc.)); frequent in Greek writings; properly, devoted to and skilled in the arts sacred to the muses; accomplished in the liberal arts; specifically, skilled in music; playing on musical instruments; so Rev 18:22 (R. V. minstrels).

Other Resources

Dictionary of New Testament Theology
Colin Brown

Englishman's Greek Concordance

μουσικός (musician)

Revelation 18:22

KJV: And the voice of harpers and musicians and of pipers and trumpeters shall be heard no more at all in thee and no craftsman of whatsoever craft shall be found any more in thee and the sound of a millstone shall be heard no more at all in thee
GK: και φωνή κιθαρωδών και μουσικών και αυλητών και σαλπιστών ου ακουσθή εν σοι έτι και πας τεχνίτης πάσης τέχνης ου ευρεθή εν σοι έτι και φωνή μύλου ου ακουσθή εν σοι έτι
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