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What instruments were used to praise God when the temple foundation was rebuilt?


Many stringed instruments
Trumpets and cymbals
Sackbut and psaltery
Harp and lyre

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The answer is: Trumpets and cymbals

Ezra 3:10

When the foundation of the temple was finally rebuilt, the priests came out with great joy, jazzing with trumpets and cymbals—a delightful sonic backdrop to a historic moment! This was no ordinary celebration; it was a powerful expression of communal relief and spiritual rejuvenation after a long period of exile from Babylon.

Did you know that trumpets in ancient Israel weren't just loud noise-makers? They were sacred instruments! The shofar, a trumpet made from ram’s horn, was often used to signal significant events, like proclaiming jubilee years and gathering armies—it had great cultural and spiritual weight. Similarly, cymbals could create an exuberant rhythm, tying in the liveliness of the conveying message of hope and unity as they rang through the temple's newly laid grounds.

These instruments highlighted the Israelites' return to their roots and underscored their gratitude to God, a reflection that you see throughout Scripture. For example, the Psalms often demonstrate a connection between music and praise; Psalm 150 calls for everything from dancing to the strings and percussion to be involved in worship.

The use of music as a form of expression connects generations of believers—think how often you feel uplifted when you hear a joyful song! And just like that moment in Ezra, we too can celebrate renewal in our lives, letting the joy resonate through our own metaphorical trumpets and cymbals.

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