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Lexicon :: Strong's H2167 - zāmar

Aa
זָמַר
Transliteration
zāmar
Pronunciation
zaw-mar'
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Part of Speech
verb
Root Word (Etymology)
A primitive root [perhaps ident. with זָמַר (H2168) through the idea of striking with the fingers]
Dictionary Aids

TWOT Reference: 558

Strong’s Definitions

זָמַר zâmar, zaw-mar'; a primitive root (perhaps identical with H2168 through the idea of striking with the fingers); properly, to touch the strings or parts of a musical instrument, i.e. play upon it; to make music, accompanied by the voice; hence to celebrate in song and music:—give praise, sing forth praises, psalms.

KJV Translation Count — Total: 45x

The KJV translates Strong's H2167 in the following manner: praise (26x), sing (16x), sing psalms (2x), sing forth (1x).

KJV Translation Count — Total: 45x
The KJV translates Strong's H2167 in the following manner: praise (26x), sing (16x), sing psalms (2x), sing forth (1x).

  1. to sing, sing praise, make music

    1. (Piel)

      1. to make music, sing

      2. to play a musical instrument

Strong’s Definitions [?](Strong’s Definitions Legend)
זָמַר zâmar, zaw-mar'; a primitive root (perhaps identical with H2168 through the idea of striking with the fingers); properly, to touch the strings or parts of a musical instrument, i.e. play upon it; to make music, accompanied by the voice; hence to celebrate in song and music:—give praise, sing forth praises, psalms.
STRONGS H2167: Abbreviations
† I. [זמר] verb only
Pi. make music in praise of God (י׳), only in poetry (Arabic زَمَرَ pipe, play on a reed; Aramaic rfmz, זַמֵּר and derivatives; Ethiopic ዘመረ፡ in derived conjugations; on an original meaning hum, murmur, compare HupZKM iii, (1840) 394 ff. iv, 139 ff. IdPsalm. Einl. § 7, 2 De4 on Psalm 3) —
Pi. Imperfect 3rd person masculine singular suffix יְזַמֶּרְךָ Psalm 30:13; 1st person singular אֲזַמֵּר Judges 5:3; 2 Samuel 22:50; (וַ)אֲזַמְּרָה Psalm 7:18 + 7 times, אֲזַמֵּ֑רָה Psalm 18:50 + 3 times; suffix אֲזַמֶּרְךָ Psalm 57:10; Psalm 108:4, אֲזַמְּרֶ֑ךָּ Psalm 131:1; 3rd person masculine plural יְזַמְּרוּ Psalm 66:4; Psalm 149:3; וִיזַמְּרוּ Psalm 66:4; 1st person plural נְזַמְּרָה Psalm 21:14 [Psalm 21:13]; Imperative masculine plural זַמְּרוּ Psalm 9:12 +14 times, זַמֵּ֑רוּ Psalm 47:7 (twice in verse); Infinitive לְזַמֵּר Psalm 92:2, זַמְּרָה Psalm 147:1; — make music, melody (only Psalms, except Judges 5:3; Isaiah 12:5); —
1. of singing to (ל) God (Yahweh) Judges 5:3; Psalm 27:6; Psalm 101:1; Psalm 104:33; Psalm 105:2 = 1 Chronicles 16:9 (all || שׁיר verb), Psalm 9:12; Psalm 30:5 (both || הוֺדוּ), Psalm 47:7 (לְמַלְכֵּנוּ), Psalm 66:4; Psalm 71:23 (with תְּרַנֵּנָּה שְׂפָתַי), Psalm 75:10 (|| הגיד), Psalm 146:2 (|| הלל); followed by אֶלִֿ Psalm 59:18; to his name לשׁם, Psalm 18:50 = 2 Samuel 22:50 (|| אודך), Psalm 92:2 (|| לְהֹדוֺת), Psalm 135:3 (|| הללויה); followed by suffix = sing thee, praise thee in song Psalm 30:13; Psalm 57:10; Psalm 108:4; Psalm 138:1 (all || אודך); followed by acc י׳ Isaiah 12:5, אלהים Psalm 47:7, אלהינו Psalm 147:1, אדני Psalm 68:33 (|| שׁירו), followed by שְׁמוֺ Psalm 7:18 (|| אודה), Psalm 9:3; Psalm 61:9; Psalm 66:4; Psalm 68:5 (|| שׁידו); followed by כְּבוֺד שְׁמוֺ Psalm 66:2, גבורתך Psalm 21:14 (|| נשׁירה); followed by accusative of the song, מַשְׂכִּיל Psalm 47:8 (see מ׳ below שׂכל); absolute Psalm 57:8 (|| אשׁירה), Psalm 98:4 (|| הָרִיעוּ, פִּצְחוּ, רַנְַנוּ), Psalm 108:2 (|| אשׁירה; instrumental accompare Psalm 108:3; compare also Psalm 108:4 above), Psalm 47:7 (twice in verse).
2. of playing musical instruments בְּנֵבֶל עָשׂוֺר זַמְּרוּלֿוֺ Psalm 33:2 (|| בְּכִנּוֺר הודו לי׳), compare Psalm 144:9 (|| אשׁירה); אזמרה לך בכנור Psalm 71:22 (|| אודך בִכְלִינֶֿבֶל); בכנור בכנ֑ור לי׳ ז׳ זמרה וקול; Psalm 98:5; בכנור לא׳ ז׳ Psalm 147:7 (|| בתודה ענו לי׳); בְּתֹף וכנור יזמרולֿו Psalm 149:3 (|| יהללו שׁמו בְּמָחוֺל).

See related Aramaic BDB entry H2170.
Brown-Driver-Briggs Hebrew and English Lexicon, Unabridged, Electronic Database.
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BLB Scripture Index of Brown-Driver-Briggs

Judges

5:3; 5:3; 5:3

2 Samuel

22:50; 22:50

1 Chronicles

16:9

Psalms

3; 9:3; 9:12; 9:12; 18:50; 18:50; 21:13; 27:6; 30:5; 33:2; 47:7; 47:7; 47:7; 47:7; 47:8; 57:8; 57:10; 57:10; 66:2; 66:4; 66:4; 66:4; 66:4; 68:5; 68:33; 71:22; 71:23; 75:10; 92:2; 92:2; 98:4; 98:5; 101:1; 104:33; 105:2; 108:2; 108:3; 108:4; 108:4; 108:4; 131:1; 135:3; 138:1; 144:9; 146:2; 147:1; 147:1; 147:7; 149:3; 149:3

Isaiah

12:5; 12:5

H2167

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Word / Phrase / Strong's Search

Strong's Number H2167 matches the Hebrew זָמַר (zāmar),
which occurs 45 times in 41 verses in the WLC Hebrew.

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Unchecked Copy BoxJdg 5:3

Unchecked Copy BoxJdg 5:3 - “Listen, you kings!
Pay attention, you mighty rulers!
For I will sing to the LORD.
I will make music to the LORD, the God of Israel.

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Unchecked Copy Box2Sa 22:50

Unchecked Copy Box2Sa 22:50 - For this, O LORD, I will praise you among the nations;
I will sing praises to your name.

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Unchecked Copy Box1Ch 16:9

Unchecked Copy Box1Ch 16:9 - Sing to him; yes, sing his praises.
Tell everyone about his wonderful deeds.

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Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 7:17

Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 7:17 - I will thank the LORD because he is just;
I will sing praise to the name of the LORD Most High.

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Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 9:2

Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 9:2 - I will be filled with joy because of you.
I will sing praises to your name, O Most High.

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Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 9:11

Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 9:11 - Sing praises to the LORD who reigns in Jerusalem.[fn]
Tell the world about his unforgettable deeds.

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Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 18:49

Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 18:49 - For this, O LORD, I will praise you among the nations;
I will sing praises to your name.

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Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 21:13

Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 21:13 - Rise up, O LORD, in all your power.
With music and singing we celebrate your mighty acts.

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Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 27:6

Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 27:6 - Then I will hold my head high
above my enemies who surround me.
At his sanctuary I will offer sacrifices with shouts of joy,
singing and praising the LORD with music.

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Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 30:4

Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 30:4 - Sing to the LORD, all you godly ones!
Praise his holy name.

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Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 30:12

Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 30:12 - that I might sing praises to you and not be silent.
O LORD my God, I will give you thanks forever!

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Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 33:2

Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 33:2 - Praise the LORD with melodies on the lyre;
make music for him on the ten-stringed harp.

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Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 47:6

Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 47:6 - Sing praises to God, sing praises;
sing praises to our King, sing praises!

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Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 47:7

Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 47:7 - For God is the King over all the earth.
Praise him with a psalm.[fn]

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Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 57:7

Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 57:7 - My heart is confident in you, O God;
my heart is confident.
No wonder I can sing your praises!

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Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 57:9

Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 57:9 - I will thank you, Lord, among all the people.
I will sing your praises among the nations.

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Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 59:17

Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 59:17 - O my Strength, to you I sing praises,
for you, O God, are my refuge,
the God who shows me unfailing love.

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Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 61:8

Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 61:8 - Then I will sing praises to your name forever
as I fulfill my vows each day.

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Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 66:2

Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 66:2 - Sing about the glory of his name!
Tell the world how glorious he is.

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Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 66:4

Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 66:4 - Everything on earth will worship you;
they will sing your praises,
shouting your name in glorious songs.” Interlude

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Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 68:4

Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 68:4 - Sing praises to God and to his name!
Sing loud praises to him who rides the clouds.[fn]
His name is the LORD—
rejoice in his presence!

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Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 68:32

Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 68:32 - Sing to God, you kingdoms of the earth.
Sing praises to the Lord. Interlude

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Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 71:22

Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 71:22 - Then I will praise you with music on the harp,
because you are faithful to your promises, O my God.
I will sing praises to you with a lyre,
O Holy One of Israel.

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Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 71:23

Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 71:23 - I will shout for joy and sing your praises,
for you have ransomed me.

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Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 75:9

Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 75:9 - But as for me, I will always proclaim what God has done;
I will sing praises to the God of Jacob.

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Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 92:1

Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 92:1 -

A psalm. A song to be sung on the Sabbath Day.

It is good to give thanks to the LORD,
to sing praises to the Most High.

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Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 98:4

Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 98:4 - Shout to the LORD, all the earth;
break out in praise and sing for joy!

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Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 98:5

Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 98:5 - Sing your praise to the LORD with the harp,
with the harp and melodious song,

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Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 101:1

Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 101:1 -

A psalm of David.

I will sing of your love and justice, LORD.
I will praise you with songs.

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Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 104:33

Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 104:33 - I will sing to the LORD as long as I live.
I will praise my God to my last breath!

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Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 105:2

Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 105:2 - Sing to him; yes, sing his praises.
Tell everyone about his wonderful deeds.

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Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 108:1

Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 108:1 -

A song. A psalm of David.

My heart is confident in you, O God;
no wonder I can sing your praises with all my heart!

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Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 108:3

Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 108:3 - I will thank you, LORD, among all the people.
I will sing your praises among the nations.

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Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 135:3

Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 135:3 - Praise the LORD, for the LORD is good;
celebrate his lovely name with music.

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Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 138:1

Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 138:1 -

A psalm of David.

I give you thanks, O LORD, with all my heart;
I will sing your praises before the gods.

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Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 144:9

Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 144:9 - I will sing a new song to you, O God!
I will sing your praises with a ten-stringed harp.

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Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 146:2

Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 146:2 - I will praise the LORD as long as I live.
I will sing praises to my God with my dying breath.

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Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 147:1

Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 147:1 - Praise the LORD!
How good to sing praises to our God!
How delightful and how fitting!

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Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 147:7

Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 147:7 - Sing out your thanks to the LORD;
sing praises to our God with a harp.

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Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 149:3

Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 149:3 - Praise his name with dancing,
accompanied by tambourine and harp.

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Unchecked Copy BoxIsa 12:5

Unchecked Copy BoxIsa 12:5 - Sing to the LORD, for he has done wonderful things.
Make known his praise around the world.
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