◄ 2159. zamir ►
Strong's Lexicon zamir: Song, singing, pruning Original Word: זָמִיר Part of Speech: Noun Masculine Transliteration: zamiyr Pronunciation: zah-MEER Phonetic Spelling: (zaw-meer') Definition: Song, singing, pruning Meaning: a twig Word Origin: Derived from the root זָמַר (zamar), which means "to sing" or "to prune." Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: - G5215 (hymnos): Refers to a hymn or song of praise. - G5568 (psalmos): Refers to a psalm or sacred song. Usage: The Hebrew word "zamir" primarily refers to "song" or "singing," often in the context of joyful or worshipful music. It can also refer to "pruning," indicating a dual meaning that connects the act of singing with the agricultural practice of pruning, suggesting themes of growth and cultivation. Cultural and Historical Background: In ancient Israel, music and singing were integral to both religious and social life. Songs were used in worship, celebrations, and even in agricultural settings. The dual meaning of "zamir" reflects the agrarian society of ancient Israel, where pruning was a common practice to ensure the health and productivity of vineyards and orchards. This connection between singing and pruning may symbolize the idea of spiritual growth and refinement through worship. NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Origin from zamar Definition trimming, pruning NASB Translation pruning (1). Brown-Driver-Briggs II. זָמִיר noun [masculine] trimming, pruning (compare LgBN 173) — only עַת הַזָּמִיר Songs 2:12 (> others singing). — I. זמיר see below I. זמר above Strong's Exhaustive Concordance branch From zamar; a twig (as pruned) -- branch. see HEBREW zamar Links Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel Texts Englishman's Concordance zim·mō·ṯay — 1 Occ. zim·māh — 3 Occ. haz·zə·mō·w·rāh — 2 Occ. ū·zə·mō·raṯ — 1 Occ. ū·zə·mō·rê·hem — 1 Occ. zə·mō·w·rāh — 1 Occ. zam·zum·mîm — 1 Occ. biz·mi·rō·wṯ — 1 Occ. haz·zā·mîr — 1 Occ. zə·mîr — 1 Occ. zə·mî·rāh — 1 Occ. yā·zə·mū — 1 Occ. zā·mam — 4 Occ. zā·mam·tî — 2 Occ. zā·mā·mū — 1 Occ. zā·mə·māh — 1 Occ. zam·mō·w·ṯā — 1 Occ. zam·mō·ṯî — 2 Occ. zō·mêm — 1 Occ. zə·mā·mōw — 1 Occ.