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זָמִיר H2158
H2158 is the Hebrew word זָמִיר, transliterated zâmîyr and said zaw-meer'. The King James Version most often renders it songs.
What it means
a song to be accompanied with instrumental music.
Where it comes from
or זָמִר; and (feminine) זְמִרָה; from H2167 (זָמַר).
How the King James Version translates it
Across 5 tagged occurrences, counted from this edition's word index.
Strong's own list of renderings: psalm(-ist), singing, song.
Verses using זָמִיר
All 5 verses, quoted in full.
2 Samuel 23:1 · KJV
Now these be the last words of David. David the son of Jesse said, and the man who was raised up on high, the anointed of the God of Jacob, and the sweet psalmist of Israel, said,
Job 35:10 · KJV
But none saith, Where is God my maker, who giveth songs in the night;
Psalm 119:54 · KJV
Thy statutes have been my songs in the house of my pilgrimage.
Song of Solomon 2:12 · KJV
The flowers appear on the earth; the time of the singing of birds is come, and the voice of the turtle is heard in our land;
Isaiah 24:16 · KJV
From the uttermost part of the earth have we heard songs, even glory to the righteous. But I said, My leanness, my leanness, woe unto me! the treacherous dealers have dealt treacherously; yea, the treacherous dealers have dealt very treacherously.
Common questions
What does Strong's H2158 mean?
H2158 is the Hebrew word זָמִיר (zâmîyr), meaning a song to be accompanied with instrumental music.
How is H2158 translated in the King James Version?
The King James translators rendered it songs (3 times), psalmist (1 time), singing (1 time).
How many times does H2158 appear in the Bible?
זָמִיר (zâmîyr) is tagged in 5 verses of the King James Version in this edition's word index.
Where does H2158 come from?
Strong's gives its derivation as: or זָמִר; and (feminine) זְמִרָה; from H2167 (זָמַר).
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