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.
Psalms2 verses
Song of Solomon1 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);