זָמַר
za.mar (H2167)
to sing
AI Word Study
# Biblical Hebrew Word: Zamár (זָמַר) The Hebrew verb *zamár* denotes the act of singing and appears 45 times throughout the biblical text. Its basic semantic function is straightforward: to produce song. This verb represents one of the primary vocabulary choices in Hebrew when expressing musical vocalization, establishing it as a fundamental term in biblical discourse about worship, celebration, and artistic expression. The frequency of occurrence (45 instances) indicates that singing held considerable importance in ancient Israelite life and religious practice. The word's consistent use across the biblical corpus suggests it was a standard, recognizable activity worthy of repeated mention and emphasis. Rather than being an obscure or specialized term, *zamár* appears to have been a common way to describe a regular human activity, likely encompassing both formal religious contexts and informal social occasions where song would naturally occur. Without additional contextual data from specific passages, the lexical entry establishes only that *zamár* refers to singing as a discrete, identifiable action. Its presence in the biblical vocabulary underscores that vocal music was integral to Israelite culture and religious life, though the precise nuances of when, where, and in what manner this singing occurred would require examination of individual biblical passages employing the term.
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“Hear, you kings! Give ear, you princes! I, even I, will sing to Yahweh. I will sing praise to Yahweh, the God of Israel.
Therefore I will give thanks to you, Yahweh, among the nations, and will sing praises to your name.
Sing to him. Sing praises to him. Tell of all his marvelous works.
I will give thanks to Yahweh according to his righteousness, and will sing praise to the name of Yahweh Most High.
I will be glad and rejoice in you. I will sing praise to your name, O Most High.
Sing praises to Yahweh, who dwells in Zion, and declare among the people what he has done.
Therefore I will give thanks to you, Yahweh, among the nations, and will sing praises to your name.
Be exalted, Yahweh, in your strength, so we will sing and praise your power.
Now my head will be lifted up above my enemies around me. I will offer sacrifices of joy in his tent. I will sing, yes, I will sing praises to Yahweh.
Sing praise to Yahweh, you saints of his. Give thanks to his holy name.
to the end that my heart may sing praise to you, and not be silent. Yahweh my God, I will give thanks to you forever!
Give thanks to Yahweh with the lyre. Sing praises to him with the harp of ten strings.
Sing praises to God! Sing praises! Sing praises to our King! Sing praises!
For God is the King of all the earth. Sing praises with understanding.
My heart is steadfast, God. My heart is steadfast. I will sing, yes, I will sing praises.
I will give thanks to you, Lord, among the peoples. I will sing praises to you among the nations.
To you, my strength, I will sing praises. For God is my high tower, the God of my mercy.
So I will sing praise to your name forever, that I may fulfill my vows daily.
Sing to the glory of his name! Offer glory and praise!
All the earth will worship you, and will sing to you; they will sing to your name.”
Sing to God! Sing praises to his name! Extol him who rides on the clouds: to Yah, his name! Rejoice before him!
Sing to God, you kingdoms of the earth! Sing praises to the Lord!
I will also praise you with the harp for your faithfulness, my God. I sing praises to you with the lyre, Holy One of Israel.
My lips shall shout for joy! My soul, which you have redeemed, sings praises to you!
But I will declare this forever: I will sing praises to the God of Jacob.
It is a good thing to give thanks to Yahweh, to sing praises to your name, Most High,
Make a joyful noise to Yahweh, all the earth! Burst out and sing for joy, yes, sing praises!
Sing praises to Yahweh with the harp, with the harp and the voice of melody.
I will sing of loving kindness and justice. To you, Yahweh, I will sing praises.
I will sing to Yahweh as long as I live. I will sing praise to my God while I have any being.
Sing to him, sing praises to him! Tell of all his marvelous works.
My heart is steadfast, God. I will sing and I will make music with my soul.
I will give thanks to you, Yahweh, among the nations. I will sing praises to you among the peoples.
Praise Yah, for Yahweh is good. Sing praises to his name, for that is pleasant.
I will give you thanks with my whole heart. Before the gods, I will sing praises to you.
I will sing a new song to you, God. On a ten-stringed lyre, I will sing praises to you.
While I live, I will praise Yahweh. I will sing praises to my God as long as I exist.
Praise Yah, for it is good to sing praises to our God; for it is pleasant and fitting to praise him.
Let them praise his name in the dance! Let them sing praises to him with tambourine and harp!
Sing to Yahweh, for he has done excellent things! Let this be known in all the earth!