2170. zemar
Strong's Lexicon
zemar: Song, music

Original Word: זְמָר
Part of Speech: Noun Masculine
Transliteration: zmar
Pronunciation: zeh-MAHR
Phonetic Spelling: (zem-awr')
Definition: Song, music
Meaning: instrumental music

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

Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: The Greek equivalent often used in the Septuagint for similar contexts is ψαλμός (psalmos), Strong's Greek #5568, which also refers to a song or hymn, particularly one of praise.

Usage: The Hebrew word "zemar" refers to a song or music, 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 emphasizes the act of making music as a form of devotion and celebration of God's greatness.

Cultural and Historical Background: In ancient Israel, music played a significant role in both religious and social settings. The Levites, a tribe set apart for religious duties, were often responsible for leading music in the temple. Instruments such as the harp, lyre, and cymbals were commonly used in worship. Music was not only a form of artistic expression but also a means of teaching, remembering, and celebrating God's deeds and laws.

NAS Exhaustive Concordance
Word Origin
(Aramaic) corresponding to zamar
Definition
music
NASB Translation
music (4).

Strong's Exhaustive Concordance
musick

(Aramaic) from a root corresponding to zamar; instrumental music -- musick.

see HEBREW zamar

Forms and Transliterations
זְמָרָ֑א זְמָרָ֗א זמרא zə·mā·rā zemaRa zəmārā
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Englishman's Concordance
Daniel 3:5
HEB: וְכֹ֖ל זְנֵ֣י זְמָרָ֑א תִּפְּל֤וּן וְתִסְגְּדוּן֙
NAS: kinds of music, you are to fall down
KJV: kinds of musick, ye fall down
INT: and all kinds of music fall and worship

Daniel 3:7
HEB: וְכֹ֖ל זְנֵ֣י זְמָרָ֑א נָֽפְלִ֨ין כָּֽל־
NAS: kinds of music, all
KJV: kinds of musick, all
INT: all kinds of music fell and all

Daniel 3:10
HEB: וְכֹ֖ל זְנֵ֣י זְמָרָ֑א יִפֵּ֥ל וְיִסְגֻּ֖ד
NAS: kinds of music, is to fall down
KJV: kinds of musick, shall fall down
INT: and all kinds of music fall and worship

Daniel 3:15
HEB: וְכֹ֣ל ׀ זְנֵ֣י זְמָרָ֗א תִּפְּל֣וּן וְתִסְגְּדוּן֮
NAS: kinds of music, to fall down
KJV: kinds of musick, ye fall down
INT: and all kinds of music to fall and worship

4 Occurrences

Strong's Hebrew 2170
4 Occurrences


zə·mā·rā — 4 Occ.















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