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זְמָר H2170

H2170 is the Hebrew word זְמָר, transliterated zᵉmâr and said zem-awr'. The King James Version most often renders it musick.

Word: זְמָרTransliteration: zᵉmârSaid: zem-awr'Language: HebrewIn the KJV: 4 verses

What it means

instrumental music.

Where it comes from

(Aramaic) from a root corresponding to H2167 (זָמַר).

How the King James Version translates it

Across 4 tagged occurrences, counted from this edition's word index.

musick 4×

Strong's own list of renderings: musick.

Verses using זְמָר

All 4 verses, quoted in full.

Daniel 3:5 · KJV

That at what time ye hear the sound of the cornet, flute, harp, sackbut, psaltery, dulcimer, and all kinds of musick, ye fall down and worship the golden image that Nebuchadnezzar the king hath set up:

Daniel 3:7 · KJV

Therefore at that time, when all the people heard the sound of the cornet, flute, harp, sackbut, psaltery, and all kinds of musick, all the people, the nations, and the languages, fell down and worshipped the golden image that Nebuchadnezzar the king had set up.

Daniel 3:10 · KJV

Thou, O king, hast made a decree, that every man that shall hear the sound of the cornet, flute, harp, sackbut, psaltery, and dulcimer, and all kinds of musick, shall fall down and worship the golden image:

Daniel 3:15 · KJV

Now if ye be ready that at what time ye hear the sound of the cornet, flute, harp, sackbut, psaltery, and dulcimer, and all kinds of musick, ye fall down and worship the image which I have made; well: but if ye worship not, ye shall be cast the same hour into the midst of a burning fiery furnace; and who is that God that shall deliver you out of my hands?

Common questions

What does Strong's H2170 mean?

H2170 is the Hebrew word זְמָר (zᵉmâr), meaning instrumental music.

How is H2170 translated in the King James Version?

The King James translators rendered it musick (4 times).

How many times does H2170 appear in the Bible?

זְמָר (zᵉmâr) is tagged in 4 verses of the King James Version in this edition's word index.

Where does H2170 come from?

Strong's gives its derivation as: (Aramaic) from a root corresponding to H2167 (זָמַר).

Nearby entries

H2167 · זָמַר — play upon it; to make music, accompanied by…H2168 · זָמַר — to trim (a vine)H2169 · זֶמֶר — a gazelle (from its lightly touching the ground)H2171 · זַמָּר — an instrumental musician H2172 · זִמְרָה — a musical piece or song to be accompanied…H2173 · זִמְרָה — pruned (i.e. choice) fruit

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