◄ 2158. zamir ►
Lexicon zamir: Song, singing, pruning Original Word: זָמִיר Part of Speech: Noun Masculine Transliteration: zamiyr Pronunciation: zah-MEER Phonetic Spelling: (zaw-meer') Definition: Song, singing, pruning Meaning: a song Strong's Exhaustive Concordance psalmist, singing, song Or zamir {zaw-meer'}; and (feminine) zmirah {zem-ee-raw'}; from zamar; a song to be accompanied with instrumental music -- psalm(-ist), singing, song. see HEBREW zamar NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Origin from zamar Definition song NASB Translation psalmist (1), psalms (1), song (1), songs (1), songs (2). Brown-Driver-Briggs I. [זָמִיר] noun masculineIsaiah 25:5 song (compare BaNB 136) — construct זְמִיר Isaiah 25:5; plural absolute זְמִרוֺת Job 35:10 2t., זְמִרֹת Isaiah 24:16; construct זְמִרוֺת 2 Samuel 23:1; — song נְעִים זְמִרוֺת ישׂראל 2 Samuel 23:1 in epithet of David; Job 35:10; Isaiah 24:16; of (hostile) Songs of triumph זְמִיר עָרִיצִים Isaiah 25:5 ("" שְׁאוֺן זָרִים); song in praise of ׳י בִּזְמִרוֺת נָרִיעָה לוֺ Psalm 95:2 ("" תודה), compare היו לי חֻקֶּיךָ ׳ז Psalm 119:54, i.e. they are the subject of my song. — On Songs 2:12 see II. זמיר below II. זמר. Topical Lexicon Word Origin: Derived from the root verb זָמַר (zamar), which means "to sing" or "to make music." Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: • Strong's Greek Number 5603 • ᾠδή (ōdē): A song, ode, or hymn, often used in the context of singing praises or hymns in the New Testament. • Strong's Greek Number 5568 • ψαλμός (psalmos): A psalm, a song sung to the accompaniment of a harp or other stringed instrument, used in the context of worship and praise. Usage: The term זָמִיר (zamir) is used in the context of singing or music, often associated with joy, celebration, or worship. It appears in poetic and liturgical settings within the Hebrew Bible. Context: The Hebrew word זָמִיר (zamir) is a noun that signifies a song, particularly one that is sung with musical instruments. It is closely related to the act of singing praises, often in a communal or worshipful setting. The root verb זָמַר (zamar) is frequently used in the Psalms, where it denotes the act of singing praises to God, often accompanied by musical instruments. The noun form, זָמִיר, captures the essence of a song that is not merely vocal but is enriched with instrumental harmony, enhancing the worship experience. In the Hebrew Bible, זָמִיר is used in contexts that highlight the beauty and joy of music as an expression of worship and celebration. For example, in the Song of Solomon 2:12, the term is used to describe the time of singing, indicating a season of joy and renewal: "The flowers have appeared in the countryside; the season of singing has come, and the cooing of turtledoves is heard in our land" (BSB). The use of זָמִיר in biblical literature underscores the cultural and religious significance of music in ancient Israel. It reflects the integral role of music in worship and community life, serving as a means to express devotion, gratitude, and communal identity. Forms and Transliterations בִּ֝זְמִר֗וֹת בזמרות הַזָּמִ֖יר הזמיר זְ֭מִרוֹת זְמִ֥יר זְמִר֣וֹת זְמִר֥וֹת זְמִרֹ֤ת זמיר זמרות זמרת biz·mi·rō·wṯ bizmiRot bizmirōwṯ haz·zā·mîr hazzaMir hazzāmîr zə·mi·rō·wṯ zə·mi·rōṯ zə·mîr zeMir zəmîr zemiRot zəmirōṯ zəmirōwṯ Links Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel Texts Englishman's Concordance 2 Samuel 23:1 HEB: יַֽעֲקֹ֔ב וּנְעִ֖ים זְמִר֥וֹת יִשְׂרָאֵֽל׃ NAS: And the sweet psalmist of Israel, KJV: and the sweet psalmist of Israel, INT: of Jacob and the sweet psalmist of Israel Job 35:10 HEB: עֹשָׂ֑י נֹתֵ֖ן זְמִר֣וֹת בַּלָּֽיְלָה׃ NAS: Who gives songs in the night, KJV: who giveth songs in the night; INT: my Maker gives songs the night Psalm 95:2 HEB: פָנָ֣יו בְּתוֹדָ֑ה בִּ֝זְמִר֗וֹת נָרִ֥יעַֽ לֽוֹ׃ NAS: Let us shout joyfully to Him with psalms. KJV: and make a joyful noise unto him with psalms. INT: his presence thanksgiving psalms shout Psalm 119:54 HEB: זְ֭מִרוֹת הָֽיוּ־ לִ֥י NAS: Your statutes are my songs In the house KJV: Thy statutes have been my songs in the house INT: are my songs become your statutes Songs 2:12 HEB: בָאָ֔רֶץ עֵ֥ת הַזָּמִ֖יר הִגִּ֑יעַ וְק֥וֹל KJV: the time of the singing [of birds] is come, INT: the land the time of the singing has arrived and the voice Isaiah 24:16 HEB: מִכְּנַ֨ף הָאָ֜רֶץ זְמִרֹ֤ת שָׁמַ֙עְנוּ֙ צְבִ֣י NAS: we hear songs, Glory KJV: have we heard songs, [even] glory INT: the ends of the earth songs hear Glory Isaiah 25:5 HEB: בְּצֵ֣ל עָ֔ב זְמִ֥יר עָֽרִיצִ֖ים יַעֲנֶֽה׃ NAS: of a cloud, the song of the ruthless INT: the shadow of a cloud the song of the ruthless low 7 Occurrences Strong's Hebrew 2158 7 Occurrences biz·mi·rō·wṯ — 1 Occ. haz·zā·mîr — 1 Occ. zə·mîr — 1 Occ. zə·mi·rō·wṯ — 4 Occ.