in'-stroo-ment (keli; in Greek plural hopla,Ro 6:13): The word in the Old Testament is used for utensils for service, chiefly in connection with the sanctuary (compareEx 25:9;Nu 4:12,26,32;1Ki 19:21;1Ch 9:29;2Ch 4:16, the King James Version); for weapons of war (1Sa 8:12;1Ch 12:33,17, etc.); notably for musical instruments. SeeMUSIC. The members of the body are described by Paul (Ro 6:13) as "instruments" to be used in the service of righteousness, as before they were in the service of unrighteousness.
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International Standard Bible Encyclopedia
The International Standard Bible Encyclopedia, James Orr, General Editor, 1844–1913 edition.