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Lexicon :: Strong's H7892 - šîr

Aa
שִׁיר
Transliteration
šîr
Pronunciation
sheer
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Part of Speech
feminine noun, masculine noun
Root Word (Etymology)
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TWOT Reference: 2378a,2378b

Strong’s Definitions

שִׁיר shîyr, sheer; or feminine שִׁירָה shîyrâh; from H7891; a song; abstractly, singing:—musical(-ick), × sing(-er, -ing), song.

KJV Translation Count — Total: 90x

The KJV translates Strong's H7892 in the following manner: song (74x), musick (7x), singing (4x), musical (2x), sing (1x), singers (1x), song (with H1697) (1x).

KJV Translation Count — Total: 90x
The KJV translates Strong's H7892 in the following manner: song (74x), musick (7x), singing (4x), musical (2x), sing (1x), singers (1x), song (with H1697) (1x).
masculine noun

  1. song

    1. lyric song

    2. religious song

    3. song of Levitical choirs

      feminine noun

  2. song

    1. song, ode

Strong’s Definitions [?](Strong’s Definitions Legend)
שִׁיר shîyr, sheer; or feminine שִׁירָה shîyrâh; from H7891; a song; abstractly, singing:—musical(-ick), × sing(-er, -ing), song.
STRONGS H7892: Abbreviations
† שִׁיר 77 noun masculine song (Late Hebrew id.; so Ecclus 40:21 +); — שׁ׳ absolute Judges 5:12 +, construct 2 Chronicles 29:27 +; suffix שִׁירִי Psalm 28:7, etc.; plural שִׁירִים 1 Chronicles 13:8; Songs 1:1; שִׁרִים Genesis 31:27; Proverbs 25:20; suffix שִׁרֶ֫יךָ Amos 5:23, etc.; —
1. lyric song, + מָשָׁל 1 Kings 5:12, opposed to קִינָה Amos 8:10; joyous Genesis 31:27 (J) Isaiah 30:29; עגבים שׁ׳ Ezekiel 33:32; triumphal Judges 5:12; love song Songs 1:1 (twice in verse) (title שִׁיר הַשִּׁירִים), Psalm 45:1 (שִׁיר יְדִידֹת); noisy Amos 5:23; Ezekiel 26:13, in drunken revels Isaiah 24:9, compare Isaiah 23:16; כסילים שׁ׳ Ecclesiastes 7:5; not for sorrow Proverbs 25:20; Psalm 137:3 (twice in verse); בְּנוֺת הַשִּׁיר Ecclesiastes 12:4 songstresses (probably birds).
2. religious song, in worship, || תפלה Psalm 42:9; usually praise, הלל בשׁיר Psalm 69:31; מִשִּׁירִי אֲהוֺדֶנּוּ Psalm 28:7; שִׁרִ תְּהִלָּה וְהוֺדוֺת Nehemiah 12:46; שׁיר י׳ Psalm 137:4; 2 Chronicles 29:27; שׁיר חדשׁ Isaiah 42:10 (fresh outburst), + 6 times, see חָדָשׁ; in Psalm-titles, שׁיר Isaiah 46:1, compare Isaiah 26:1; שׁיר המעלות pilgrim songs Psalm 120:1 + 14 times (see II. מַעִַלָה p.752); with מִמְוֺר Psalm 48:1 + 12 times (see מִז׳); מַשְׁכִּיל שִׁיר Psalm 45:1 (שׁ׳ originally alone in all except Psalm 30:1; Psalm 92:1; Psalm 108:1, see BrJBL xviii (1899), 138).
3. specifically song of Levitical choirs, with musical accompare, 1 Chronicles 6:16; 1 Chronicles 6:17; 1 Chronicles 13:8 (so read also || 2 Samuel 6:5 for בְּרוֺשִׁים, Greek Version of the LXX Th and modern, compare ב׳), 1 Chronicles 25:6; 1 Chronicles 25:7; 2 Chronicles 23:18; 29:28; Nehemiah 12:27; כלי (ה)שׁיר instrument to accompany song 1 Chronicles 15:16 + 6 times (see כְּלִי 2b); compare Amos 6:5.

† שִׁירָה noun feminine song (plural ירות [שׁ] Ecclus 39:15); — absolute שׁ׳ Exodus 15:1 + 9 times; construct שִׁירַת Isaiah 5:1; Isaiah 23:15; plural construct שִׁירוֺת Amos 8:3 (read שָׁרוֺת Greek Version of the LXX HoffmZAW iii (1883) We and others); — song, ode, Exodus 15:1 (E), 2 Samuel 22:1 = Psalm 18:1; Deuteronomy 31:19 (twice in verse); Deuteronomy 31:21, 22, 30; Deuteronomy 32:44; Numbers 21:17 (E) Isaiah 5:1; Isaiah 23:15.
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BLB Scripture Index of Brown-Driver-Briggs

Genesis

31:27; 31:27

Exodus

15:1; 15:1

Numbers

21:17

Deuteronomy

31:19; 31:21; 31:22; 31:30; 32:44

Judges

5:12; 5:12

2 Samuel

6:5; 22:1

1 Kings

5:12

1 Chronicles

6:16; 6:17; 13:8; 13:8; 25:6; 25:7

2 Chronicles

23:18; 29:27; 29:27; 29:28

Nehemiah

12:27; 12:46

Psalms

18:1; 28:7; 28:7; 30:1; 42:9; 45:1; 45:1; 48:1; 69:31; 92:1; 108:1; 120:1; 137:3; 137:4

Proverbs

25:20; 25:20

Ecclesiastes

7:5; 12:4

Song of Songs

1; 1:1; 1:1

Isaiah

5:1; 5:1; 23:15; 23:15; 23:16; 24:9; 26:1; 30:29; 42:10; 46:1

Ezekiel

26:13; 33:32

Amos

5:23; 5:23; 6:5; 8:3; 8:10

H7892

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Strong's Number H7892 matches the Hebrew שִׁיר (šîr),
which occurs 91 times in 87 verses in the WLC Hebrew.

Page 1 / 2 (Gen 31:27–Psa 98:1)

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Unchecked Copy BoxGen 31:27 - Why did you slip away secretly? Why did you deceive me? And why didn’t you say you wanted to leave? I would have given you a farewell feast, with singing and music, accompanied by tambourines and harps.

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Unchecked Copy BoxExo 15:1 - Then Moses and the people of Israel sang this song to the LORD:
“I will sing to the LORD,
for he has triumphed gloriously;
he has hurled both horse and rider
into the sea.

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Unchecked Copy BoxNum 21:17 - There the Israelites sang this song:
“Spring up, O well!
Yes, sing its praises!

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Unchecked Copy BoxDeu 31:19 - “So write down the words of this song, and teach it to the people of Israel. Help them learn it, so it may serve as a witness for me against them.

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Unchecked Copy BoxDeu 31:21 - And when great disasters come down on them, this song will stand as evidence against them, for it will never be forgotten by their descendants. I know the intentions of these people, even now before they have entered the land I swore to give them.”

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Unchecked Copy BoxDeu 31:22 - So that very day Moses wrote down the words of the song and taught it to the Israelites.

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Unchecked Copy BoxDeu 31:30

Unchecked Copy BoxDeu 31:30 - So Moses recited this entire song publicly to the assembly of Israel:

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Unchecked Copy BoxDeu 32:44

Unchecked Copy BoxDeu 32:44 - So Moses came with Joshua[fn] son of Nun and recited all the words of this song to the people.

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Unchecked Copy BoxJdg 5:12 - “Wake up, Deborah, wake up!
Wake up, wake up, and sing a song!
Arise, Barak!
Lead your captives away, son of Abinoam!

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Unchecked Copy Box2Sa 22:1 - David sang this song to the LORD on the day the LORD rescued him from all his enemies and from Saul.

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Unchecked Copy Box1Ki 4:32

Unchecked Copy Box1Ki 4:32 - He composed some 3,000 proverbs and wrote 1,005 songs.

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Unchecked Copy Box1Ch 6:31

Unchecked Copy Box1Ch 6:31 - David assigned the following men to lead the music at the house of the LORD after the Ark was placed there.

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Unchecked Copy Box1Ch 6:32

Unchecked Copy Box1Ch 6:32 - They ministered with music at the Tabernacle[fn] until Solomon built the Temple of the LORD in Jerusalem. They carried out their work, following all the regulations handed down to them.

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Unchecked Copy Box1Ch 13:8 - David and all Israel were celebrating before God with all their might, singing songs and playing all kinds of musical instruments—lyres, harps, tambourines, cymbals, and trumpets.

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Unchecked Copy Box1Ch 15:16

Unchecked Copy Box1Ch 15:16 - David also ordered the Levite leaders to appoint a choir of Levites who were singers and musicians to sing joyful songs to the accompaniment of harps, lyres, and cymbals.

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Unchecked Copy Box1Ch 16:42

Unchecked Copy Box1Ch 16:42 - They used their trumpets, cymbals, and other instruments to accompany their songs of praise to God.[fn] And the sons of Jeduthun were appointed as gatekeepers.

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Unchecked Copy Box1Ch 25:6

Unchecked Copy Box1Ch 25:6 - All these men were under the direction of their fathers as they made music at the house of the LORD. Their responsibilities included the playing of cymbals, harps, and lyres at the house of God. Asaph, Jeduthun, and Heman reported directly to the king.

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Unchecked Copy Box1Ch 25:7

Unchecked Copy Box1Ch 25:7 - They and their families were all trained in making music before the LORD, and each of them—288 in all—was an accomplished musician.

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Unchecked Copy Box2Ch 5:13

Unchecked Copy Box2Ch 5:13 - The trumpeters and singers performed together in unison to praise and give thanks to the LORD. Accompanied by trumpets, cymbals, and other instruments, they raised their voices and praised the LORD with these words:
“He is good!
His faithful love endures forever!”
At that moment a thick cloud filled the Temple of the LORD.

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Unchecked Copy Box2Ch 7:6 - The priests took their assigned positions, and so did the Levites who were singing, “His faithful love endures forever!” They accompanied the singing with music from the instruments King David had made for praising the LORD. Across from the Levites, the priests blew the trumpets, while all Israel stood.

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Unchecked Copy Box2Ch 23:13 - When she arrived, she saw the newly crowned king standing in his place of authority by the pillar at the Temple entrance. The commanders and trumpeters were surrounding him, and people from all over the land were rejoicing and blowing trumpets. Singers with musical instruments were leading the people in a great celebration. When Athaliah saw all this, she tore her clothes in despair and shouted, “Treason! Treason!”

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Unchecked Copy Box2Ch 23:18 - Jehoiada now put the priests and Levites in charge of the Temple of the LORD, following all the directions given by David. He also commanded them to present burnt offerings to the LORD, as prescribed by the Law of Moses, and to sing and rejoice as David had instructed.

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Unchecked Copy Box2Ch 29:27 - Then Hezekiah ordered that the burnt offering be placed on the altar. As the burnt offering was presented, songs of praise to the LORD were begun, accompanied by the trumpets and other instruments of David, the former king of Israel.

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Unchecked Copy Box2Ch 29:28 - The entire assembly worshiped the LORD as the singers sang and the trumpets blew, until all the burnt offerings were finished.

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Unchecked Copy Box2Ch 34:12

Unchecked Copy Box2Ch 34:12 - The workers served faithfully under the leadership of Jahath and Obadiah, Levites of the Merarite clan, and Zechariah and Meshullam, Levites of the Kohathite clan. Other Levites, all of whom were skilled musicians,

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Unchecked Copy BoxNeh 12:27 - For the dedication of the new wall of Jerusalem, the Levites throughout the land were asked to come to Jerusalem to assist in the ceremonies. They were to take part in the joyous occasion with their songs of thanksgiving and with the music of cymbals, harps, and lyres.

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Unchecked Copy BoxNeh 12:36 - And Zechariah’s colleagues were Shemaiah, Azarel, Milalai, Gilalai, Maai, Nethanel, Judah, and Hanani. They used the musical instruments prescribed by David, the man of God. Ezra the scribe led this procession.

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Unchecked Copy BoxNeh 12:46 - The custom of having choir directors to lead the choirs in hymns of praise and thanksgiving to God began long ago in the days of David and Asaph.

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Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 18:1 -

For the choir director: A psalm of David, the servant of the LORD. He sang this song to the LORD on the day the LORD rescued him from all his enemies and from Saul. He sang:

I love you, LORD;
you are my strength.

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Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 28:7

Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 28:7 - The LORD is my strength and shield.
I trust him with all my heart.
He helps me, and my heart is filled with joy.
I burst out in songs of thanksgiving.

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Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 30:1 -

A psalm of David. A song for the dedication of the Temple.

I will exalt you, LORD, for you rescued me.
You refused to let my enemies triumph over me.

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Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 33:3

Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 33:3 - Sing a new song of praise to him;
play skillfully on the harp, and sing with joy.

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Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 40:3

Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 40:3 - He has given me a new song to sing,
a hymn of praise to our God.
Many will see what he has done and be amazed.
They will put their trust in the LORD.

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Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 42:8 - But each day the LORD pours his unfailing love upon me,
and through each night I sing his songs,
praying to God who gives me life.

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Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 45:1 -

For the choir director: A love song to be sung to the tune “Lilies.” A psalm[fn] of the descendants of Korah.

Beautiful words stir my heart.
I will recite a lovely poem about the king,
for my tongue is like the pen of a skillful poet.

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For the choir director: A song of the descendants of Korah, to be sung by soprano voices.[fn]

God is our refuge and strength,
always ready to help in times of trouble.

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Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 48:1 -

A song. A psalm of the descendants of Korah.

How great is the LORD,
how deserving of praise,
in the city of our God,
which sits on his holy mountain!

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Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 65:1 -

For the choir director: A song. A psalm of David.

What mighty praise, O God,
belongs to you in Zion.
We will fulfill our vows to you,

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Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 66:1 -

For the choir director: A song. A psalm.

Shout joyful praises to God, all the earth!

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Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 67:1 -

For the choir director: A song. A psalm, to be accompanied by stringed instruments.

May God be merciful and bless us.
May his face smile with favor on us. Interlude

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For the choir director: A song. A psalm of David.

Rise up, O God, and scatter your enemies.
Let those who hate God run for their lives.

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Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 69:30 - Then I will praise God’s name with singing,
and I will honor him with thanksgiving.

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For the choir director: A psalm of Asaph. A song to be sung to the tune “Do Not Destroy!”

We thank you, O God!
We give thanks because you are near.
People everywhere tell of your wonderful deeds.

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For the choir director: A psalm of Asaph. A song to be accompanied by stringed instruments.

God is honored in Judah;
his name is great in Israel.

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A song. A psalm of Asaph.

O God, do not be silent!
Do not be deaf.
Do not be quiet, O God.

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Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 87:1 -

A song. A psalm of the descendants of Korah.

On the holy mountain
stands the city founded by the LORD.

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For the choir director: A psalm of the descendants of Korah. A song to be sung to the tune “The Suffering of Affliction.” A psalm[fn] of Heman the Ezrahite.

O LORD, God of my salvation,
I cry out to you by day.
I come to you at night.

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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 96:1 - Sing a new song to the LORD!
Let the whole earth sing to the LORD!

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A psalm.

Sing a new song to the LORD,
for he has done wonderful deeds.
His right hand has won a mighty victory;
his holy arm has shown his saving power!

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