σάλπ-ιγξ G4536
Trumpet — a metal wind instrument used for military signals, worship assembly, and eschatological announcement
The noun σάλπιγξ (salpinx) denotes the trumpet as both instrument and sound. In eschatological contexts it heralds the final gathering: angels will gather the elect 'with a great sound of a trumpet' (Matt 24:31), the dead in Christ will rise at the 'last trumpet' (1 Cor 15:52), and the Lord will descend 'with the trumpet of God' (1 Thess 4:16). Revelation opens with John hearing a voice 'like a trumpet' (Rev 1:10) and unfolds the seven trumpet judgments (Rev 8–11). Paul also uses it practically: 'If the trumpet gives an uncertain sound, who will prepare for battle?' (1 Cor 14:8). Spanish 'trompeta' and Swahili 'tarumbeta/baragumu' confirm a single unified concept across all occurrences.
Senses
1. trumpet (the instrument or its sound) — A trumpet — a metal wind instrument (or its blast) used for signaling, worship, and eschatological announcement. In the Gospels, angels gather the elect with a great trumpet blast (Matt 24:31). Paul employs it both practically for clear communication (1 Cor 14:8, 'if the trumpet gives an uncertain sound') and eschatologically for the resurrection (1 Cor 15:52, 'the last trumpet'; 1 Thess 4:16, 'the trumpet of God'). In Revelation it introduces John's commission (Rev 1:10) and the seven trumpet judgments. Hebrews 12:19 recalls the Sinai theophany trumpet. Spanish 'trompeta,' Arabic 'buq,' and Korean 'napal' all map to a single referent. 11×
AR["أَبْوَاقٍ", "البُوقُ", "بوقٌ", "بوقٍ", "بوقِ", "بُوق", "بُوقِ"]·ben["তূরী", "তূরী,", "তূরী।", "তূরীতে", "তূরীতে;", "তূরীর"]·DE["Posaune", "σάλπιγγος"]·EN["a-trumpet", "of-trumpet", "trumpet", "trumpets"]·FR["trompette"]·heb["הַשּׁוֹפָר", "הַשּׁוֹפָרוֹת", "שׁוֹפָר", "שׁוֹפָרוֹת"]·HI["तुरहियां", "तुरहियां।", "तुरही", "तुरही,", "तुरही-की", "तुरहेए"]·ID["sangkakala", "sangkakala,", "sangkakala.", "sangkakala;"]·IT["salpiggos", "tromba"]·jav["-slomprèt", "kalasangka", "sangkakala", "slomprèt"]·KO["나팔", "나팔-의", "나팔들을", "나팔들이", "나팔로", "나팔을", "나팔의", "나팔이"]·PT["de-trombeta", "som-trombeta", "trombeta", "trombeta;", "trombetas"]·RU["труб,", "труб.", "труба", "трубе", "трубой", "трубу,", "трубы", "трубы,"]·ES["de-trompeta", "trompeta", "trompetas"]·SW["baragumu", "baragumu,", "baragumu.", "kubwa", "tarumbeta"]·TR["-o", "borazana-", "borazanla", "boru", "boruları", "borusu", "ses"]·urd["نرسنگا", "نرسنگے", "نرسنگے-پر", "نرسنگے-کی"]
Related Senses
H2719 1. sword, weapon of war (410×)H4196 1. altar (place of sacrifice) (403×)H7393 1. chariot, chariotry (117×)H7198 1. bow (weapon) (72×)H7979 1. table (71×)H7782 1. ram's horn trumpet (69×)H4294 2. staff, rod, scepter (63×)H4043 1. shield, defensive weapon (60×)H0646 1. ephod (priestly garment) (49×)H8504 1. blue (violet-blue yarn/fabric) (49×)H2595 1. spear, lance (48×)H2671 1. arrow, projectile weapon (46×)H4818 1. chariot, war-chariot (44×)H3658 1. lyre, harp (stringed instrument) (42×)H1537 1. Gilgal (place name) (41×)H0713 1. purple (fabric/dye) (38×)H0905 3. poles, staves (37×)H7392 1. Qal participle: rider, charioteer (37×)H4501 1. cultic lampstand (menorah) (36×)H0212 1. wheel (35×)
BDB / Lexicon Reference
σάλπ-ιγξ, ιγγος, ἡ, war-trumpet, ὅτε τ᾽ ἴαχε σάλπιγξ Refs 8th c.BC+; ὑπαὶ σάλπιγγος by sound of trumpet, Refs 5th c.BC+; also ἀπὸ σ. Refs 5th c.BC+ __2 metaphorically, Πιερικὰ σ., of Pindar, Refs; οὐρανίη σ. thunder, Refs 3rd c.AD+ __II ={σάλπισμα}, cited in Refs 4th c.BC+ __III σ. θαλασσία, ={στρόμβος}Refs 7th c.BC+; compare σάλπη. __IV name of a bird, Refs 5th c.AD+ __V a kind of comet, Refs 2nd c.AD+ __VI epithet of Athena at Argos, Refs 3rd c.BC+