2173. zimrah
Strong's Lexicon
zimrah: Song, music, melody

Original Word: זִמְרָה
Part of Speech: Noun Feminine
Transliteration: zimrah
Pronunciation: zim-RAW
Phonetic Spelling: (zim-raw')
Definition: Song, music, melody
Meaning: pruned, fruit

Word Origin: Derived from the root זָמַר (zamar), which means "to sing" or "to make music."

Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: - G5215 (hymnos): A hymn or song of praise.

- G5568 (psalmos): A psalm or sacred song, often accompanied by a stringed instrument.

Usage: The Hebrew word "zimrah" primarily refers to a song or melody, often associated with praise and worship. It is used in the context of singing praises to God, highlighting the importance of music in worship and spiritual expression. The term can denote both vocal and instrumental music, emphasizing the role of music in conveying devotion and adoration.

Cultural and Historical Background: In ancient Israel, music played a vital role in religious and communal life. Songs and melodies were integral to worship, celebrations, and even in times of lament. The Levites, a tribe set apart for temple service, were often responsible for leading musical worship. Instruments such as the harp, lyre, and cymbals were commonly used in conjunction with singing to enhance the worship experience. Music was seen as a means to express the soul's deepest emotions and to connect with God on a spiritual level.

NAS Exhaustive Concordance
Word Origin
from an unused word
Definition
perhaps choice products
NASB Translation
best products (1).

Brown-Driver-Briggs
II. זִמְרָה noun feminine of uncertain meaning, perhaps choice products (compare DHM above), of various fruits, etc. מִזִּמְרַת הארץ Genesis 43:11; ᵐ5 οἱ καρποί, so MV Str.; > music, or praise of the land, figurative for produce (√ I. זמר) Thes Tu Kn SS. — I. ׳ז see below I. זמרUncertain in derivatives are the five following: —

Strong's Exhaustive Concordance
best fruit

From zamar; pruned (i.e. Choice) fruit -- best fruit.

see HEBREW zamar

Forms and Transliterations
מִזִּמְרַ֤ת מזמרת miz·zim·raṯ mizzimRat mizzimraṯ
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Englishman's Concordance
Genesis 43:11
HEB: עֲשׂוּ֒ קְח֞וּ מִזִּמְרַ֤ת הָאָ֙רֶץ֙ בִּכְלֵיכֶ֔ם
NAS: some of the best products of the land
KJV: this; take of the best fruits in the land
INT: do take of the best of the land your bags

1 Occurrence

Strong's Hebrew 2173
1 Occurrence


miz·zim·raṯ — 1 Occ.















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