A Defense for Christian Music Education part 4

 

  A Defense for Christian Music Education  part 4

          The word separated (1Chronicles 25:1)  in the AV is translated from the Hebrew word badal (914) which connotes separation by way of selection.  They would not submit their “separated” musical sons to the musical influence of Israel’s godless neighbors.  As was mentioned earlier, they instructed their musician sons “in the songs of the LORD” because their Levite sons were called out musicians to guide Israel’s musicing in the generations to come.  These Levite musicians were instructed (lamad 3925) i.e. made to be expert in the songs of YHVH.  This educational process was carried out “under the hands of their father for song”.  Hence we rightly deduce that in this century it is still necessary for our sons and daughters to receive a music education under the direct supervision of God-fearing Christian music educators.