Strong's 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
Word Origin:Derived from the root זָמַר (zamar), meaning "to make music" or "to sing praise."
Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries:The Greek equivalent of "mizmor" in the Septuagint (the Greek translation of the Old Testament) is ψαλμός (psalmos), Strong's Greek #5568, which also means "a song of praise" or "psalm."
Usage:The term "mizmor" refers to a song or poem of praise, often accompanied by musical instruments. It is primarily used to denote the sacred songs found in the Book of Psalms, which are expressions of worship, thanksgiving, lament, and supplication to God.
Cultural and Historical Background:In ancient Israel, music played a significant role in worship and religious ceremonies. The Psalms, many of which are labeled as "mizmor," were integral to the liturgical life of the Israelites. They were used in temple worship, personal devotion, and communal gatherings. The Psalms reflect a wide range of human emotions and experiences, from joy and gratitude to sorrow and repentance, and they have been a source of spiritual inspiration for generations.
NAS Exhaustive Concordance
Word Originfrom
zamarDefinitiona melody.
Brown-Driver-Briggs
(technical designation of psalms; compare Hup
Psalm, Einl. § 7, 2 De
4 on
Psalm 3, Bae
Psalmen, xiii;
,
,
loan-words, all =
Psalm(s); on , in relation to compare Lg
Or ii. 22 f.), always in this form; in 57 Psalm-titles: — alone
Psalm 98:1,
Psalm 92:1,
Psalm 100:1; usually with person name or title;
Psalm 3:1;
Psalm 15:1;
Psalm 23:1;
Psalm 29:1;
Psalm 63:1;
Psalm 141:1;
Psalm 143:1,
Psalm 108:1,
Psalm 38:1,
Psalm 30:1,
Psalm 24:1;
Psalm 101:1;
Psalm 110:1,
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;
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,
Psalm 65:1,
Psalm 40:1;
Psalm 109:1;
Psalm 139:1,
Psalm 68:1; also simply
Psalm 67:1,
Psalm 66:1; but also
Psalm 48:1,
Psalm 87:1,
Psalm 88:1,
Psalm 47:1;
Psalm 49:1;
Psalm 85:1,
Psalm 84:1; further
Psalm 50:1;
Psalm 73:1;
Psalm 79:1;
Psalm 82:1,
Psalm 83:1,
Psalm 75:1;
Psalm 76:1,
Psalm 77:1;
Psalm 80:1. [Summary: — in 34 Psalms with , of which 23 have also, 5 also, 4 , and 2 no proper name; in addition, in 13 Psalms with , 2 with , 5 with ; in only 3 without either proper name or title; is preceded by 5t., and following by 8t.]
Strong's Exhaustive Concordance
psalm
Fromzamar; properly, instrumental music; by implication, a poem set to notes -- psalm.
see HEBREWzamar
Forms and Transliterations
מִ֝זְמוֹר מִ֫זְמ֥וֹר מִזְמ֑וֹר מִזְמ֖וֹר מִזְמ֗וֹר מִזְמ֡וֹר מִזְמ֣וֹר מִזְמ֥וֹר מִזְמֽוֹר׃ מזמור מזמור׃ miz·mō·wr mizMor mizmōwr
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