Strong's H2167 · Hebrew
זָמַר
zâmar · /zaw-mar'/
Definition
play upon it; to make music, accompanied by the voice; hence to celebrate in song and music
KJV: give praise, sing forth praises, psalms.
Root / derivation: 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.
KJV usage breakdown
How the Authorized (KJV) translators rendered זָמַר across 41 verses.
Every occurrence (KJV)
41 verses use this word, grouped by book — the translated form is highlighted.
2 Samuel1 verse
1 Chronicles1 verse
Psalms37 verses
I will praise the LORD according to his righteousness: and will sing praise to the name of the LORD most high.
Psalms 9:2I will be glad and rejoice in thee: I will sing praise to thy name, O thou most High.
Psalms 9:11Sing praises to the LORD, which dwelleth in Zion: declare among the people his doings.
Psalms 18:49Therefore will I give thanks unto thee, O LORD, among the heathen, and sing praises unto thy name. give: or, confess
Psalms 21:13Be thou exalted, LORD, in thine own strength: so will we sing and praise thy power.
Psalms 27:6And 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. joy: Heb. shouting
Psalms 30:4Sing unto the LORD, O ye saints of his, and give thanks at the remembrance of his holiness. at: or, to the memorial
Psalms 30:12To 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. my glory: that is, my tongue, or, my soul
Psalms 33:2Praise the LORD with harp: sing unto him with the psaltery and an instrument of ten strings.
Psalms 47:6Sing praises to God, sing praises: sing praises unto our King, sing praises.
Psalms 47:7For God is the King of all the earth: sing ye praises with understanding. with: or, every one that hath
Psalms 57:7My heart is fixed, O God, my heart is fixed: I will sing and give praise. fixed: or, prepared
Psalms 57:9I will praise thee, O Lord, among the people: I will sing unto thee among the nations.
Psalms 59:17Unto thee, O my strength, will I sing: for God is my defence, and the God of my mercy.
Psalms 61:8So will I sing praise unto thy name for ever, that I may daily perform my vows.
Psalms 66:2Sing forth the honour of his name: make his praise glorious.
Psalms 66:4All the earth shall worship thee, and shall sing unto thee; they shall sing to thy name. Selah.
Psalms 68:4Sing unto God, sing praises to his name: extol him that rideth upon the heavens by his name JAH, and rejoice before him.
Psalms 68:32Sing unto God, ye kingdoms of the earth; O sing praises unto the Lord; Selah:
Psalms 71:22I 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. the psaltery: Heb. the instrument of psaltery
Psalms 71:23My lips shall greatly rejoice when I sing unto thee; and my soul, which thou hast redeemed.
Psalms 75:9But I will declare for ever; I will sing praises to the God of Jacob.
Psalms 92:1A Psalm or Song for the sabbath day. It is a good thing to give thanks unto the LORD, and to sing praises unto thy name, O most High:
Psalms 98:4Make a joyful noise unto the LORD, all the earth: make a loud noise, and rejoice, and sing praise.
Psalms 98:5Sing unto the LORD with the harp; with the harp, and the voice of a psalm.
Psalms 101:1A Psalm of David. I will sing of mercy and judgment: unto thee, O LORD, will I sing.
Psalms 104:33I will sing unto the LORD as long as I live: I will sing praise to my God while I have my being.
Psalms 105:2Sing unto him, sing psalms unto him: talk ye of all his wondrous works.
Psalms 108:1A Song or Psalm of David. O God, my heart is fixed; I will sing and give praise, even with my glory.
Psalms 108:3I will praise thee, O LORD, among the people: and I will sing praises unto thee among the nations.
Psalms 135:3Praise the LORD; for the LORD is good: sing praises unto his name; for it is pleasant.
Psalms 138:1A Psalm of David. I will praise thee with my whole heart: before the gods will I sing praise unto thee.
Psalms 144:9I will sing a new song unto thee, O God: upon a psaltery and an instrument of ten strings will I sing praises unto thee.
Psalms 146:2While I live will I praise the LORD: I will sing praises unto my God while I have any being.
Psalms 147:1Praise ye the LORD: for it is good to sing praises unto our God; for it is pleasant; and praise is comely.
Psalms 147:7Sing unto the LORD with thanksgiving; sing praise upon the harp unto our God:
Psalms 149:3Let them praise his name in the dance: let them sing praises unto him with the timbrel and harp. in: or, with the pipe
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Frequently asked questions
What does Strong's H2167 (zâmar) mean?
play upon it; to make music, accompanied by the voice; hence to celebrate in song and music
How many times does H2167 appear in the Bible?
Strong's H2167 (זָמַר) appears in 41 verses of the King James Version, most often translated “praises.”
How is zâmar translated in the KJV?
In the KJV, Strong's H2167 is rendered as “praises” (19×), “sing” (16×), “praise” (7×), “psalms” (2×), among other words.
Where does the Hebrew word זָמַר come 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.