Bible Dictionary
Leannoth
Leannoth appears in the title of Psalm 88. The expression is connected with singing and may refer to answering in song or to a song concerning affliction.
Definition
Leannoth is a term in the title of Psalm 88. It is understood as relating to answering in singing or to a song concerning sickness or affliction.
Biblical Usage
The term occurs in the title of Psalm 88, possibly directing that the composition be sung in sickness or in connection with suffering.
Historical Background
The supplied material gives no further explanation of the term beyond its association with the psalm title.
Scripture References
Historical Bible Dictionaries
Easton's Bible Dictionary
For answering; i.e., in singing, occurs in the title to Ps. 88. The title “Mahalath (q.v.) Leannoth” may be rendered “concerning sickness, to be sung” i.e., perhaps, to be sung in sickness.
International Standard Bible Encyclopedia (ISBE)
<p>le-an'-oth (Ps 88, title).</p><p>See PSALMS.</p>