2172. zimrah

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: a musical piece, song

Strong's Exhaustive Concordance

melody, psalm

From zamar; a musical piece or song to be accompanied by an instrument -- melody, psalm.

see HEBREW zamar

NAS Exhaustive Concordance

Word Origin
from zamar
Definition
melody, song (in praise of Yah)
NASB Translation
melody (2), song (3), sound (1).

Brown-Driver-Briggs

I. זִמְרָה noun feminine melody, song, in praise of ׳י — absolute ׳ז Psalm 81:3 2t.; זִמְרָת Exodus 15:2; Psalm 118:14; Isaiah 12:2, read זִמְרָתִ(יׅ (see Di^Ex SS); construct זִמְרַת Amos 5:23, on Genesis 43:11 see below; —

1 of instrumental music וְזִמְרַת נְבָלֶיךָ Amos 5:23 ("" המון שִׁריך).

2 of singing ׳תּוֺדָה וקול ז Isaiah 51:3; as subject of song עֻזִּי וְזִמְרָתִי יָהּ (so read) Exodus 15:2; Isaiah 12:2; Psalm 118:14.

3 not clearly determined וּתְנותֹֿ֑ף כנור נעים ׳שְׂאוּזֿ עםנָָֽֿבֶלָ Psalm 81:3; ׳בכנור וקול ז Psalm 98:5 (compare III. זמר near the end). — On מִזִּמְרַת הארץ Genesis 43:11 see זמרה below

זִמְרָת see I. זִמְרָה. above

Topical Lexicon

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

Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: • G133 (ainesis): This Greek term refers to praise or a hymn of praise, often used in the context of worship and thanksgiving, similar to the Hebrew concept of זִמְרָה (zimrah).
• G2590 (karpos): While primarily meaning "fruit," this term can metaphorically relate to the "fruit of the lips," or expressions of praise and thanksgiving, aligning with the metaphorical use of זִמְרָה in Genesis 43:11.

In summary, זִמְרָה (zimrah) is a multifaceted term that encompasses the literal and metaphorical use of song and music in the Hebrew Bible, emphasizing its integral role in worship and the expression of faith.

Usage: The term זִמְרָה (zimrah) is used in the Hebrew Bible to denote a song or musical composition, typically associated with worship or celebration. It is often found in contexts where music is used to express joy, thanksgiving, or praise to God.

Context: • Contextual Significance: In the Hebrew Scriptures, music and song play a vital role in worship and religious ceremonies. The term זִמְרָה (zimrah) is frequently associated with the act of singing praises to God, reflecting the cultural and spiritual importance of music in ancient Israelite society.
• Biblical References:
• In Genesis 43:11, the term is used in a more general sense, referring to the "choice fruits" of the land, indicating a metaphorical use of the word to denote something of high value or quality.
• In Psalm 81:2 (BSB), it is used in the context of worship: "Raise a song, strike the tambourine, play the sweet-sounding harp and lyre."
• In Isaiah 12:5 (BSB), it is associated with the proclamation of God's deeds: "Sing to the LORD, for He has done glorious things; let this be known in all the earth."
• Theological Implications: The use of זִמְרָה (zimrah) underscores the importance of music as a means of expressing devotion and reverence towards God. It highlights the role of music in communal and individual worship, serving as a vehicle for spiritual expression and connection with the divine.

Forms and Transliterations

וְזִמְרַ֥ת וזמרת זִ֭מְרָה זִמְרָֽה׃ זמרה זמרה׃ vezimRat wə·zim·raṯ wəzimraṯ zim·rāh Zimrah zimrāh

Englishman's Concordance

Psalm 81:2
HEB: שְֽׂאוּ־ זִ֭מְרָה וּתְנוּ־ תֹ֑ף
NAS: Raise a song, strike the timbrel,
KJV: Take a psalm, and bring
INT: Raise A song strike the timbrel

Psalm 98:5
HEB: בְּ֝כִנּ֗וֹר וְק֣וֹל זִמְרָֽה׃
NAS: With the lyre and the sound of melody.
KJV: and the voice of a psalm.
INT: the lyre and the sound of melody

Isaiah 51:3
HEB: תּוֹדָ֖ה וְק֥וֹל זִמְרָֽה׃ ס
NAS: and sound of a melody.
KJV: and the voice of melody.
INT: her Thanksgiving and sound of a melody

Amos 5:23
HEB: הֲמ֣וֹן שִׁרֶ֑יךָ וְזִמְרַ֥ת נְבָלֶ֖יךָ לֹ֥א
NAS: I will not even listen to the sound of your harps.
KJV: for I will not hear the melody of thy viols.
INT: the noise of your songs to the sound of your harps even

4 Occurrences

Strong's Hebrew 2172
4 Occurrences

wə·zim·raṯ — 1 Occ.
zim·rāh — 3 Occ.