Strongs Number: H2167
- Hebrew Word
- זָמַר
- Transliteration
- zâmar
- Phonetic
- zaw-mar'
- Part of Speech
- Verb
- Strongs Definition
-
properly to touch the strings or parts of a musical {instrument} that {is} play upon it; to make {music} accompanied by the voice; hence to celebrate in song and music
- BDB Definition
-
1. to sing, sing praise, make music
a. (Piel)
1. to make music, sing
2. to play a musical instrument
- Origin
- A primitive root (perhaps identical with H2168 through the idea of striking with the fingers)
- Bible Usage
- give {praise} sing forth {praises} psalms.