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זָמַר H2167
H2167 is the Hebrew word זָמַר, transliterated zâmar and said zaw-mar'. The King James Version most often renders it sing praises.
What it means
play upon it; to make music, accompanied by the voice; hence to celebrate in song and music.
Where it comes from
a 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..
How the King James Version translates it
Across 39 tagged occurrences, counted from this edition's word index.
Strong's own list of renderings: give praise, sing forth praises, psalms.
Verses using זָמַר
All 36 verses, quoted in full.
Judges 5:3 · KJV
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 · KJV
Therefore I will give thanks unto thee, O LORD, among the heathen, and I will sing praises unto thy name.
1 Chronicles 16:9 · KJV
Sing unto him, sing psalms unto him, talk ye of all his wondrous works.
Psalm 7:17 · KJV
I will praise the LORD according to his righteousness: and will sing praise to the name of the LORD most high.
Psalm 9:2 · KJV
I will be glad and rejoice in thee: I will sing praise to thy name, O thou most High.
Psalm 9:11 · KJV
Sing praises to the LORD, which dwelleth in Zion: declare among the people his doings.
Psalm 18:49 · KJV
Therefore will I give thanks unto thee, O LORD, among the heathen, and sing praises unto thy name.
Psalm 21:13 · KJV
Be thou exalted, LORD, in thine own strength: so will we sing and praise thy power.
Psalm 27:6 · KJV
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.
Psalm 30:4 · KJV
Sing unto the LORD, O ye saints of his, and give thanks at the remembrance of his holiness.
Psalm 30:12 · KJV
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 for ever.
Psalm 33:2 · KJV
Praise the LORD with harp: sing unto him with the psaltery and an instrument of ten strings.
Psalm 47:6 · KJV
Sing praises to God, sing praises: sing praises unto our King, sing praises.
Psalm 47:7 · KJV
For God is the King of all the earth: sing ye praises with understanding.
Psalm 57:9 · KJV
I will praise thee, O Lord, among the people: I will sing unto thee among the nations.
Psalm 59:17 · KJV
Unto thee, O my strength, will I sing: for God is my defence, and the God of my mercy.
Psalm 61:8 · KJV
So will I sing praise unto thy name for ever, that I may daily perform my vows.
Psalm 66:2 · KJV
Sing forth the honour of his name: make his praise glorious.
Psalm 66:4 · KJV
All the earth shall worship thee, and shall sing unto thee; they shall sing to thy name. Selah.
Psalm 68:4 · KJV
Sing unto God, sing praises to his name: extol him that rideth upon the heavens by his name JAH, and rejoice before him.
Psalm 68:32 · KJV
Sing unto God, ye kingdoms of the earth; O sing praises unto the Lord; Selah:
Psalm 71:22 · KJV
I will also praise thee with the psaltery, even thy truth, O my God: unto thee will I sing with the harp, O thou Holy One of Israel.
Psalm 71:23 · KJV
My lips shall greatly rejoice when I sing unto thee; and my soul, which thou hast redeemed.
Psalm 75:9 · KJV
But I will declare for ever; I will sing praises to the God of Jacob.
Psalm 92:1 · KJV
IT IS A GOOD THING TO GIVE THANKS UNTO THE LORD, AND TO SING PRAISES UNTO THY NAME, O MOST HIGH:
Psalm 98:5 · KJV
Sing unto the LORD with the harp; with the harp, and the voice of a psalm.
Psalm 104:33 · KJV
I will sing unto the LORD as long as I live: I will sing praise to my God while I have my being.
Psalm 105:2 · KJV
Sing unto him, sing psalms unto him: talk ye of all his wondrous works.
Psalm 108:1 · KJV
O God, my heart is fixed; I will sing and give praise, even with my glory.
Psalm 108:3 · KJV
I will praise thee, O LORD, among the people: and I will sing praises unto thee among the nations.
Psalm 135:3 · KJV
Praise the LORD; for the LORD is good: sing praises unto his name; for it is pleasant.
Psalm 146:2 · KJV
While I live will I praise the LORD: I will sing praises unto my God while I have any being.
Psalm 147:1 · KJV
Praise ye the LORD: for it is good to sing praises unto our God; for it is pleasant; and praise is comely.
Psalm 147:7 · KJV
Sing unto the LORD with thanksgiving; sing praise upon the harp unto our God:
Psalm 149:3 · KJV
Let them praise his name in the dance: let them sing praises unto him with the timbrel and harp.
Isaiah 12:5 · KJV
Sing unto the LORD; for he hath done excellent things: this is known in all the earth.
Common questions
What does Strong's H2167 mean?
H2167 is the Hebrew word זָמַר (zâmar), meaning play upon it; to make music, accompanied by the voice; hence to celebrate in song and music.
How is H2167 translated in the King James Version?
The King James translators rendered it sing praises (15 times), sing (14 times), sing praise (3 times), sing psalms (2 times), praise (1 time), among others.
How many times does H2167 appear in the Bible?
זָמַר (zâmar) is tagged in 36 verses of the King James Version in this edition's word index.
Where does H2167 come from?
Strong's gives its derivation as: a 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..
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