Strong's H2167 (Hebrew)[edit | edit source]

Lemma: זָמַר (zâmar)

Pronunciation: zaw-mar'

POS: zaw-mar' Morph: v

Exegesis: a primitive root (perhaps identical with through the idea of striking with the fingers); properly, to touch the strings or parts of a musical instrument, i.e.

Definition: a primitive root (perhaps identical with זָמַר 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 Usage: give praise, sing forth praises, psalms.

Senses[edit | edit source]

• 1. 1) to sing, sing praise, make music
• 2. 1a) (Piel)
• 3. 1a1) to make music, sing
• 4. 1a2) to play a musical instrument

Cross References[edit | edit source]

• GREEK G5214
• GREEK G5567

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