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זִמְרָה H2172
H2172 is the Hebrew word זִמְרָה, transliterated zimrâh and said zim-raw'. The King James Version most often renders it psalm.
What it means
a musical piece or song to be accompanied by an instrument.
Where it comes from
from H2167 (זָמַר).
How the King James Version translates it
Across 2 tagged occurrences, counted from this edition's word index.
Strong's own list of renderings: melody, psalm.
Verses using זִמְרָה
All 2 verses, quoted in full.
Psalm 81:2 · KJV
Take a psalm, and bring hither the timbrel, the pleasant harp with the psaltery.
Amos 5:23 · KJV
Take thou away from me the noise of thy songs; for I will not hear the melody of thy viols.
Common questions
What does Strong's H2172 mean?
H2172 is the Hebrew word זִמְרָה (zimrâh), meaning a musical piece or song to be accompanied by an instrument.
How is H2172 translated in the King James Version?
The King James translators rendered it psalm (1 time), melody (1 time).
How many times does H2172 appear in the Bible?
זִמְרָה (zimrâh) is tagged in 2 verses of the King James Version in this edition's word index.
Where does H2172 come from?
Strong's gives its derivation as: from H2167 (זָמַר).
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