Strong's Lexicon Zemirah: Song, Psalm Original Word: זְמִירָה Word Origin: Derived from the root זָמַר (zamar), which means "to sing" or "to make music." Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: - G5603 (ᾠδή, ōdē) - A song, ode, or hymn. - G5568 (ψαλμός, psalmos) - A psalm or sacred song. Usage: The term "zemirah" refers to a song or psalm, often used in the context of worship or celebration. It is associated with singing praises to God, reflecting joy, gratitude, and reverence. In the Hebrew Bible, "zemirah" is used to describe songs that are part of religious ceremonies or personal expressions of faith. Cultural and Historical Background: In ancient Israel, music and singing were integral to worship and community life. Songs were used in various settings, including temple worship, festivals, and personal devotion. The Levites, a tribe set apart for religious duties, often led musical worship in the temple. Singing was a way to pass down oral traditions, teach theology, and express communal and individual emotions. NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originof uncertain derivation Definition a Benjamite NASB Translation Zemirah (1). Brown-Driver-Briggs זְמִירָה proper name, masculine a Benjamite, 1 Chronicles 7:8, ᵐ5 Ἀμαριας; ᵐ5A, ᵐ5L Ζαμαρια(ς). Strong's Exhaustive Concordance Zemira Feminine of zamiyr; song; Zemirah, an Israelite -- Zemira. see HEBREW zamiyr Forms and Transliterations זְמִירָ֡ה זמירה zə·mî·rāh zemiRah zəmîrāhLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman's Concordance 1 Chronicles 7:8 HEB: וּבְנֵ֣י בֶ֗כֶר זְמִירָ֡ה וְיוֹעָ֡שׁ וֶ֠אֱלִיעֶזֶר NAS: of Becher [were] Zemirah, Joash, KJV: of Becher; Zemira, and Joash, INT: the sons of Becher Zemirah Joash Eliezer 1 Occurrence |
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