Strong's Hebrew · H2167
זָמַר
zâmar · zaw-mar'
Definitionplay upon it; to make music, accompanied by the voice; hence to celebrate in song and music
Derivationa primitive root (perhaps identical with H2168 (זָמַר) through the idea of striking with the fingers); properly, to touch the strings or parts of a musical instrument, i.e.
KJV usagegive praise, sing forth praises, psalms.
Occurrences46 in the KJV · 42 verses
זָמַר in Scripture
Judges 5:3
Hear, O ye kings; give ear, O ye princes; I, even I, will sing unto the LORD; I will sing praise to the LORD God of Israel.
2 Samuel 22:50
Therefore I will give thanks unto thee, O LORD, among the heathen, and I will sing praises unto thy name.
1 Chronicles 16:9
Sing unto him, sing psalms unto him, talk ye of all his wondrous works.
Psalms 7:17
I will praise the LORD according to his righteousness: and will sing praise to the name of the LORD most high.
Psalms 9:2
I will be glad and rejoice in thee: I will sing praise to thy name, O thou most High.
Psalms 9:11
Sing praises to the LORD, which dwelleth in Zion: declare among the people his doings.
Psalms 18:49
Therefore will I give thanks unto thee, O LORD, among the heathen, and sing praises unto thy name.
Psalms 21:13
Be thou exalted, LORD, in thine own strength: so will we sing and praise thy power.
Psalms 27:6
And now shall mine head be lifted up above mine enemies round about me: therefore will I offer in his tabernacle sacrifices of joy; I will sing, yea, I will sing praises unto the LORD.
Psalms 30:4
Sing unto the LORD, O ye saints of his, and give thanks at the remembrance of his holiness.
Psalms 30:12
To the end that my glory may sing praise to thee, and not be silent. O LORD my God, I will give thanks unto thee forever.
Psalms 33:2
Praise the LORD with harp: sing unto him with the psaltery and an instrument of ten strings.
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