4210. mizmor

Lexicon

mizmor: Psalm

Original Word: מִזְמוֹר
Part of Speech: Noun Masculine
Transliteration: mizmowr
Pronunciation: miz-MORE
Phonetic Spelling: (miz-more')
Definition: Psalm
Meaning: instrumental music, a poem set to notes

Strong's Exhaustive Concordance

psalm

From zamar; properly, instrumental music; by implication, a poem set to notes -- psalm.

see HEBREW zamar

NAS Exhaustive Concordance

Word Origin
from zamar
Definition
a melody.

Brown-Driver-Briggs

מִזְמוֺר noun [masculine] melody (technical designation of psalms; compare Hup^{Psalm, Einl. § 7, 2} De⁴ on Psalm 3, Bae^{Psalmen, xiii}; , , loan-words, all = Psalm(s); on ׳מ, in relation to תהלה compare Lg^{Or ii. 22 f.}), always in this form; in 57 Psalm-titles: — ׳מ alone Psalm 98:1, שׁיר ליום הַשַּׁבָּת ׳מ Psalm 92:1, לְתוֺדָה ׳מ Psalm 100:1; usually with person name or title; לְדָוִד ׳מ Psalm 3:1; Psalm 15:1; Psalm 23:1; Psalm 29:1; Psalm 63:1; Psalm 141:1; Psalm 143:1, ׳שׁיר מ לדוד Psalm 108:1, לדוד לְהַזְכִּיר ׳מ Psalm 38:1, שִׁירחֲֿנֻכַּת הבית ׳מ לדוד Psalm 30:1, ׳לדוד מ Psalm 24:1; Psalm 101:1; Psalm 110:1, לדוד ׳לַמְנַצֵּחַ מ Psalm 13:1; Psalm 19:1; Psalm 20:1; Psalm 21:1; Psalm 31:1; Psalm 41:1; Psalm 51:1; Psalm 64:1; Psalm 140:1; לַמְֿנַצֵּחַ ֗֗֗ לדוד ׳מ Psalm 4:1; Psalm 5:1; Psalm 6:1; Psalm 8:1; Psalm 9:1; Psalm 12:1; Psalm 22:1; Psalm 39:1; Psalm 62:1, ׳לַמְֿנַצֵּחַ מ לדוד שׁיר Psalm 65:1, ׳למנצח לדוד מ Psalm 40:1; Psalm 109:1; Psalm 139:1, שׁיר ׳למנצח לדוד מ Psalm 68:1; also simply שׁיר ׳לַמְֿנַצֵּחַ מ Psalm 67:1, ׳לַמְֿנַצֵּחַ שׁיר מ Psalm 66:1; but also לבניֿ ׳קרח שׁיר מ Psalm 48:1, שׁיר ׳לִבְנֵיקֹֿרַח מ Psalm 87:1, לבני קרח ׳שׁיר מ לַמְֿנַצֵּחַמַ֗֗֗שְׂכִּיל לְהֵימָן הָאֶזְרָחִי Psalm 88:1, לַמְֿנַצֵּחַ לבניֿ ׳קרח מ Psalm 47:1; Psalm 49:1; Psalm 85:1, ׳למנצחל֗֗֗בניקֿרח מ Psalm 84:1; further לְאָסָף ׳מ Psalm 50:1; Psalm 73:1; Psalm 79:1; Psalm 82:1, לאסף ׳שׁיר מ Psalm 83:1, לאסף שׁיר ׳לַמְֿנַצֵּחַמ֗֗֗ Psalm 75:1; Psalm 76:1, לַמְֿנַצֵּחַ ֗֗֗ ׳לאסף מ Psalm 77:1; Psalm 80:1. [Summary: — ׳מ in 34 Psalms with לַמְֿנַצֵּחַ, of which 23 have לדוד also, 5 לבני קרח also, 4 לאסף, and 2 no proper name; in addition, in 13 Psalms with לדוד, 2 with לבני קרח, 5 with לאסף; in only 3 without either proper name or title; ׳מ is preceded by שׁיר5t., and following by שִׁיר8t.]

Topical Lexicon

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

Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: • G5568 (ψαλμός, psalmos): This Greek term is used in the New Testament to refer to a psalm or a song of praise, often with musical accompaniment. It is the direct equivalent of the Hebrew "mizmor" and is used in contexts such as Ephesians 5:19, where believers are encouraged to speak to one another with psalms, hymns, and spiritual songs.
• G5603 (ᾠδή, ōdē): This Greek word means "song" or "ode" and is used in the New Testament to refer to songs of praise or worship. While not a direct equivalent of "mizmor," it shares the concept of musical expression in worship, as seen in passages like Colossians 3:16, which speaks of singing with gratitude in hearts to God.

Usage: The word "mizmor" is predominantly used in the context of the Psalms, where it introduces many of the psalms as musical compositions meant for worship. It appears frequently in the titles of the Psalms, indicating that the text is a song or hymn to be performed with instruments.

Context: The term "mizmor" is a significant element in the Hebrew Bible, particularly within the Book of Psalms. It is used to describe a specific type of sacred song or hymn that is accompanied by musical instruments. The Psalms, often referred to as the "Psalter," are a collection of religious songs, prayers, and poems that express a wide range of emotions, from lamentation to thanksgiving, and are central to Jewish and Christian liturgies.

The use of "mizmor" highlights the importance of music in ancient Hebrew worship practices. Music served as a means to enhance the spiritual experience, allowing worshippers to express their devotion and emotions more fully. The Psalms attributed to King David, who is traditionally considered a skilled musician, often bear the title "mizmor," underscoring their intended use as musical compositions.

In the Berean Standard Bible, the term "mizmor" is translated as "psalm," reflecting its role as a song of praise or worship. For example, Psalm 3 is introduced as "A Psalm of David, when he fled from his son Absalom," indicating both the authorship and the historical context of the composition.

Forms and Transliterations

מִ֝זְמוֹר מִ֫זְמ֥וֹר מִזְמ֑וֹר מִזְמ֖וֹר מִזְמ֗וֹר מִזְמ֡וֹר מִזְמ֣וֹר מִזְמ֥וֹר מִזְמֽוֹר׃ מזמור מזמור׃ miz·mō·wr mizMor mizmōwr

Englishman's Concordance

Psalm 3:1
HEB: מִזְמ֥וֹר לְדָוִ֑ד בְּ֝בָרְח֗וֹ
KJV: < of David, when he fled
INT: Psalm of David fled

Psalm 4:1
HEB: לַמְנַצֵּ֥חַ בִּנְגִינ֗וֹת מִזְמ֥וֹר לְדָוִֽד׃ בְּקָרְאִ֡י
KJV: on Neginoth, A Psalm of David.>>
INT: Musician Neginoth A Psalm of David call

Psalm 5:1
HEB: אֶֽל־ הַנְּחִיל֗וֹת מִזְמ֥וֹר לְדָוִֽד׃ אֲמָרַ֖י
KJV: upon Nehiloth, A Psalm of David.>>
INT: upon Nehiloth A Psalm of David to my words

Psalm 6:1
HEB: עַֽל־ הַשְּׁמִינִ֗ית מִזְמ֥וֹר לְדָוִֽד׃ יְֽהוָ֗ה
KJV: upon Sheminith, A Psalm of David.>>
INT: upon Sheminith A Psalm of David LORD

Psalm 8:1
HEB: עַֽל־ הַגִּתִּ֗ית מִזְמ֥וֹר לְדָוִֽד׃ יְהוָ֤ה
KJV: upon Gittith, A Psalm of David.>>
INT: above Gittith A Psalm of David LORD

Psalm 9:1
HEB: עַלְמ֥וּת לַבֵּ֗ן מִזְמ֥וֹר לְדָוִֽד׃ אוֹדֶ֣ה
KJV: upon Muthlabben, A Psalm of David.>>
INT: Musician death A Psalm of David will give

Psalm 12:1
HEB: עַֽל־ הַשְּׁמִינִ֗ית מִזְמ֥וֹר לְדָוִֽד׃ הוֹשִׁ֣יעָה
KJV: upon Sheminith, A Psalm of David.>>
INT: upon Sheminith A Psalm of David Help

Psalm 13:1
HEB: לַמְנַצֵּ֗חַ מִזְמ֥וֹר לְדָוִֽד׃ עַד־
KJV: <A Psalm of David.>>
INT: Musician A Psalm of David long

Psalm 15:1
HEB: מִזְמ֗וֹר לְדָ֫וִ֥ד יְ֭הֹוָה
KJV: < of David.>>
INT: Psalm of David LORD

Psalm 19:1
HEB: לַמְנַצֵּ֗חַ מִזְמ֥וֹר לְדָוִֽד׃ הַשָּׁמַ֗יִם
KJV: <A Psalm of David.>>
INT: Musician A Psalm of David the heavens

Psalm 20:1
HEB: לַמְנַצֵּ֗חַ מִזְמ֥וֹר לְדָוִֽד׃ יַֽעַנְךָ֣
KJV: <A Psalm of David.>>
INT: Musician A Psalm of David answer

Psalm 21:1
HEB: לַמְנַצֵּ֗חַ מִזְמ֥וֹר לְדָוִֽד׃ יְֽהוָ֗ה
KJV: <A Psalm of David.>>
INT: Musician A Psalm of David LORD

Psalm 22:1
HEB: אַיֶּ֥לֶת הַשַּׁ֗חַר מִזְמ֥וֹר לְדָוִֽד׃ אֵלִ֣י
KJV: Shahar, A Psalm of David.>>
INT: Aijeleth Shahar A Psalm of David my God

Psalm 23:1
HEB: מִזְמ֥וֹר לְדָוִ֑ד יְהוָ֥ה
KJV: < of David.>>
INT: Psalm of David the LORD

Psalm 24:1
HEB: לְדָוִ֗ד מִ֫זְמ֥וֹר לַֽ֭יהוָה הָאָ֣רֶץ
KJV: < of David.>>
INT: of David Psalm is the LORD'S the earth

Psalm 29:1
HEB: מִזְמ֗וֹר לְדָ֫וִ֥ד הָב֣וּ
KJV: < of David.>>
INT: Psalm of David Give

Psalm 30:1
HEB: מִזְמ֡וֹר שִׁיר־ חֲנֻכַּ֖ת
KJV: < [and] Song
INT: Psalm Song the dedication

Psalm 31:1
HEB: לַמְנַצֵּ֗חַ מִזְמ֥וֹר לְדָוִֽד׃ בְּךָ֖
KJV: <A Psalm of David.>>
INT: Musician A Psalm of David LORD

Psalm 38:1
HEB: מִזְמ֖וֹר לְדָוִ֣ד לְהַזְכִּֽיר׃
KJV: < of David,
INT: Psalm of David to remembrance

Psalm 39:1
HEB: (לִֽידוּת֗וּן ק) מִזְמ֥וֹר לְדָוִֽד׃ אָמַ֗רְתִּי
KJV: [even] to Jeduthun, A Psalm of David.>>
INT: Musician Jeduthun A Psalm of David said

Psalm 40:1
HEB: לַ֝מְנַצֵּ֗חַ לְדָוִ֥ד מִזְמֽוֹר׃ קַוֹּ֣ה קִוִּ֣יתִי
KJV: <A Psalm of David.>>
INT: Musician of David A Psalm waited patiently

Psalm 41:1
HEB: לַמְנַצֵּ֗חַ מִזְמ֥וֹר לְדָוִֽד׃ אַ֭שְׁרֵי
KJV: <A Psalm of David.>>
INT: Musician A Psalm of David blessed

Psalm 47:1
HEB: לִבְנֵי־ קֹ֬רַח מִזְמֽוֹר׃ כָּֽל־ הָ֭עַמִּים
KJV: <A Psalm for the sons
INT: the sons of Korah A Psalm all peoples

Psalm 48:1
HEB: שִׁ֥יר מִ֝זְמוֹר לִבְנֵי־ קֹֽרַח׃
KJV: <[and] Psalm for the sons
INT: Song Psalm the sons of Korah

Psalm 49:1
HEB: לִבְנֵי־ קֹ֬רַח מִזְמֽוֹר׃ שִׁמְעוּ־ זֹ֭את
KJV: <A Psalm for the sons
INT: the sons of Korah A Psalm Hear likewise

57 Occurrences

Strong's Hebrew 4210
57 Occurrences

miz·mō·wr — 57 Occ.