Strong's Concordance/Hebrew/H2158

Strong's H2158 · Hebrew

זָמִיר

zâmîyr · /zaw-meer'/

Number
H2158
Language
Hebrew
Original word
זָמִיר
Transliteration
zâmîyr
Pronunciation
zaw-meer'
KJV occurrences
6 verses

Definition

a song to be accompanied with instrumental music

KJV: psalm(-ist), singing, song.

Root / derivation: or זָמִר; and (feminine) זְמִרָה; from H2167 (זָמַר);

KJV usage breakdown

How the Authorized (KJV) translators rendered זָמִיר across 6 verses.

songs3×
psalmist1×
psalms1×
singing1×

Every occurrence (KJV)

6 verses use this word, grouped by book — the translated form is highlighted.

2 Samuel1 verse
Job1 verse
Psalms2 verses
Song of Solomon1 verse
Isaiah1 verse

Topics that use this word

Frequently asked questions

What does Strong's H2158 (zâmîyr) mean?

a song to be accompanied with instrumental music

How many times does H2158 appear in the Bible?

Strong's H2158 (זָמִיר) appears in 6 verses of the King James Version, most often translated “songs.”

How is zâmîyr translated in the KJV?

In the KJV, Strong's H2158 is rendered as “songs” (3×), “psalmist” (1×), “psalms” (1×), “singing” (1×).

Where does the Hebrew word זָמִיר come from?

or זָמִר; and (feminine) זְמִרָה; from H2167 (זָמַר);