To sing praise

H2167
Hebrew
UBS
זָמַר
zâmarzaw-mar'
Verb

Definition

= action by which one expresses one's respect and gratitude to someone else by uttering words at a set or improvised tune, whether accompanied by musical instruments and dancing or not

Semantic Domains

Sing
Praise
Detach

Etymology

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 Translations

give praise, sing forth praises, psalms

Occurrences41
Frequency Rank#762

Verse Usage

This word appears 41 times in the Bible. Verse examples coming soon.