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H2167
זָמַר
zâmar
Pronunciation: zaw-mar'
Definition
play upon it; to make music, accompanied by the voice; hence to celebrate in song and music
KJV Renderings
give praise, sing forth praises, psalms.
Word Analysis
EN: play upon it; to make music
Etymology: a primitive root (perhaps identical with H2168 (זָמַר) through the idea of striking with the fingers); properly, to touch the strings or parts of a musical instrument, i.e.