"And I heard a voice from heaven, as the voice of many waters, and as the voice of a great thunder: and I heard the voice of harpers harping with their harps."
Christian Name · Greek Origin
Lyra Meaning — Origin & Biblical Significance
Lyra
girl
Lyra means "Lyre; Harp", a girl's name of Greek origin. The name Lyra does not appear in the King James Bible; it is chosen by Christian families for its meaning rather than for a person in Scripture. Lyra harps in heaven — many waters, great thunder, the instrument that joins the celestial chorus of praise.
Is Lyra in the Bible?
No — the name Lyra does not appear in the King James Bible. Christian families use it for its meaning, "Lyre; Harp", and for the biblical themes that meaning touches, not because anyone in Scripture is called Lyra.
Pronunciation:/LY-ruh/
OriginGreek
MeaningLyre; Harp
What does Lyra mean?
Lyra is a girl name of Greek origin meaning "Lyre; Harp". Lyra is the harp — the instrument of heaven's worship. 'And I heard a voice from heaven, as the voice of many waters, and as the voice of a great thunder: and I heard the voice of harpers harping with their harps.' Lyra plays heaven's music.
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What does Lyra mean in the Bible?
Lyra means "Lyre; Harp" and is a name of Greek origin. Below is what Scripture and Christian tradition attach to that meaning.
Lyra is the harp — the instrument of heaven's worship. 'And I heard a voice from heaven, as the voice of many waters, and as the voice of a great thunder: and I heard the voice of harpers harping with their harps.' Lyra plays heaven's music.
What does the Bible say about the meaning of Lyra?
Lyra is not a name the King James Bible uses, so the passages below are quoted for the meaning they share with it — "Lyre; Harp" — not because Scripture names anyone Lyra.
"Praise him with the sound of the trumpet: praise him with the psaltery and harp."
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Which books of the Bible mention Lyra?
Lyra is mentioned across 2 books of the Bible. Follow any book below to read it in the KJV.
What is the spiritual meaning of Lyra?
Lyra harps in heaven — many waters, great thunder, the instrument that joins the celestial chorus of praise.
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Where can I read the full biblical context for Lyra?
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