HEBREW

זָמַר H2167

zâmar · pronounced zaw-mar'

Definition

play upon it; to make music, accompanied by the voice; hence to celebrate in song and music

Derivation

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.

King James Version Usage

give praise, sing forth praises, psalms.