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Lexicon :: Strong's H7891 - šîr

Aa
שִׁיר
Transliteration
šîr
Pronunciation
sheer
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Part of Speech
verb
Root Word (Etymology)
A primitive root [identical with שׁוּר (H7788) through the idea of strolling minstrelsy]
Dictionary Aids

TWOT Reference: 2378

Strong’s Definitions

שִׁיר shîyr, sheer; or (the original form) שׁוּר shûwr; (1 Samuel 18:6), a primitive root (rather identical with H7788 through the idea of strolling minstrelsy); to sing:—behold (by mistake for H7789), sing(-er, -ing man, -ing woman).

KJV Translation Count — Total: 87x

The KJV translates Strong's H7891 in the following manner: sing (41x), singer (37x), singing men (4x), singing women (4x), behold (1x).

KJV Translation Count — Total: 87x
The KJV translates Strong's H7891 in the following manner: sing (41x), singer (37x), singing men (4x), singing women (4x), behold (1x).

  1. to sing

    1. (Qal)

      1. to sing

      2. singer, songstresses (participle)

    2. (Polel)

      1. to sing

      2. singer, songstress (participle)

    3. (Hophal) to be sung

      In Job 36:24, this word is translated "Behold"; in modern versions, it is translated "Sing". The old translations considered the Hebrew word to be from a different root than H7788 hence the difference in the translations. (Cf. Gill on Job 36:24)
Strong’s Definitions [?](Strong’s Definitions Legend)
שִׁיר shîyr, sheer; or (the original form) שׁוּר shûwr; (1 Samuel 18:6), a primitive root (rather identical with H7788 through the idea of strolling minstrelsy); to sing:—behold (by mistake for H7789), sing(-er, -ing man, -ing woman).
STRONGS H7891: Abbreviations
† [שִׁיר]86 verb sing (denominative according to NöZMG xxxvii (1883), 537 Gerb172, but, if so, an old one); —
Qal49 Perfect 3rd person masculine singular שָׁר Psalm 7:1; Imperfect 3rd person masculine singular יָשִׁיר Exodus 15:1; Numbers 21:17 (read יָשִׁר Job 33:27 for יָשִׁר, √II. שׁוּר, so SS Bu Gerber; in this sense also Ew De Di RV and all modern); 3rd person feminine singular וַתָּ֫שַׁר Judges 5:1, etc.; Imperative masculine plural שִׁירוּ Exodus 15:21 +; Infinitive construct לָשׁוּר 1 Samuel 18:6 Kt (< Qr לָשִׁיר, so Bu; Greek Version of the LXXB omitted, compare Dr KitKau HPS Now); Participle שָׁר Proverbs 25:20; plural שָׁרִים 2 Samuel 19:36 +; feminine שָׁרוֺת 2 Samuel 19:36 + 2 times + Amos 8:3 (read for שִׁירוֺת; see שִׁירָה); — sing, with accusative שִׁיר Isaiah 42:10; Psalm 33:3 + 5 times; שִׁירָה Exodus 15:1; Numbers 21:17 (E) Isaiah 5:1; בשׁרים שׁ׳ Proverbs 25:20; מִשִּׁיר שִׁיּוֺן Psalm 137:3; שׁגיון Psalm 7:1 (Greek Version of the LXX מזמור), תהלה Psalm 106:12; with accusative of theme Psalm 59:17; Psalm 89:2; absolute Judges 5:1; 1 Samuel 18:6; with לְ Psalm 13:6; Psalm 96:1; Psalm 96:2 = 1 Chronicles 16:23; Exodus 15:1, 21; Jeremiah 20:13; || זמּר Psalm 68:5; Psalm 68:33; Psalm 101:1; Psalm 104:33; Psalm 105:2 = 1 Chronicles 16:9; Judges 5:3; + זמּר absolute Psalm 57:8 = Psalm 108:2 with accusative theme Psalm 21:14; with לְ person Psalm 27:6; of nature Psalm 65:14 (after החְרוֺעֵעַ); על אנשׁים Job 33:27 (see above); participle שָׁרִים singers 2 Samuel 19:36; 1 Kings 10:12 + 6 times (Ezekiel 40:44 read שְׁתַּיִם Greek Version of the LXX Hi Co modern); שָׁרוֺת songstresses 2 Samuel 19:36; 2 Chronicles 35:25; Ecclesiastes 2:8 + Amos 8:3 (see above). — Psalm 138:5 read וְיָשִׂיחוּ.
Po`l.36 Perfect 3rd person masculine plural שֹׁרְרוּ Job 36:24; Imperfect 3rd person masculine singular יְשׁוֺרֵר Zephaniah 2:14; Participle מְשׁוֺרֵר 1 Chronicles 6:18; 2 Chronicles 29:28; plural מְשֹׁרְרִים Ezra 2:65 +, etc.; — sing: birds Zephaniah 2:14; men Job 36:24; elsewhere participle of Levitical singers 1 Chronicles 6:18; 1 Chronicles 9:33 + 31 times, + feminine plural Ezra 2:65 songstresses = Nehemiah 7:67.
† Hoph. be sung: Imperfect יוּשַׁר הַשִׁיר הַזֶּה Isaiah 26:1
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BLB Scripture Index of Brown-Driver-Briggs

Exodus

15:1; 15:1; 15:1; 15:21; 15:21

Numbers

21:17; 21:17

Judges

5:1; 5:1; 5:3

1 Samuel

18:6; 18:6

2 Samuel

19:36; 19:36; 19:36; 19:36

1 Kings

10:12

1 Chronicles

6:18; 6:18; 9:33; 16:9; 16:23

2 Chronicles

29:28; 35:25

Ezra

2:65; 2:65

Nehemiah

7:67

Job

33:27; 33:27; 36:24; 36:24

Psalms

7:1; 7:1; 13:6; 27:6; 33:3; 57:8; 59:17; 68:5; 68:33; 89:2; 96:1; 96:2; 101:1; 104:33; 105:2; 106:12; 108:2; 137:3; 138:5

Proverbs

25:20; 25:20

Ecclesiastes

2:8

Isaiah

5:1; 26:1; 42:10

Jeremiah

20:13

Ezekiel

40:44

Amos

8:3; 8:3

Zephaniah

2:14; 2:14

H7891

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Strong's Number H7891 matches the Hebrew שִׁיר (šîr),
which occurs 27 times in 26 verses in 'Psa' in the WLC Hebrew.

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Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 7:1

Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 7:1 - [[Shiggaion of David, which he sang H7891 unto the LORD, concerning the words of Cush the Benjamite.]] O LORD my God, in thee do I put my trust: save me from all them that persecute me, and deliver me:

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Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 13:6

Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 13:6 - I will sing H7891 unto the LORD, because he hath dealt bountifully with me.

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Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 21:13

Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 21:13 - Be thou exalted, LORD, in thine own strength: so will we sing H7891 and praise thy power.

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Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 27:6

Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 27:6 - And now shall mine head be lifted up above mine enemies round about me: therefore will I offer in his tabernacle sacrifices of joy; I will sing, H7891 yea, I will sing praises unto the LORD.

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Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 33:3

Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 33:3 - Sing H7891 unto him a new song; play skilfully with a loud noise.

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Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 57:7

Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 57:7 - My heart is fixed, O God, my heart is fixed: I will sing H7891 and give praise.

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Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 59:16

Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 59:16 - But I will sing H7891 of thy power; yea, I will sing aloud of thy mercy in the morning: for thou hast been my defence and refuge in the day of my trouble.

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Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 65:13

Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 65:13 - The pastures are clothed with flocks; the valleys also are covered over with corn; they shout for joy, they H7891 also sing. H7891

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Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 68:4

Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 68:4 - Sing H7891 unto God, sing praises to his name: extol him that rideth upon the heavens by his name JAH, and rejoice before him.

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Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 68:25

Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 68:25 - The singers H7891 went before, the players on instruments followed after; among them were the damsels playing with timbrels.

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Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 68:32

Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 68:32 - Sing H7891 unto God, ye kingdoms of the earth; O sing praises unto the Lord; Selah:

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Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 87:7

Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 87:7 - As well the singers H7891 as the players on instruments shall be there: all my springs are in thee.

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Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 89:1

Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 89:1 - [[Maschil of Ethan the Ezrahite.]] I will sing H7891 of the mercies of the LORD for ever: with my mouth will I make known thy faithfulness to all generations.

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Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 96:1

Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 96:1 - O sing H7891 unto the LORD a new song: sing H7891 unto the LORD, all the earth.

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Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 96:2

Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 96:2 - Sing H7891 unto the LORD, bless his name; shew forth his salvation from day to day.

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Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 98:1

Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 98:1 - [[A Psalm.]] O sing H7891 unto the LORD a new song; for he hath done marvellous things: his right hand, and his holy arm, hath gotten him the victory.

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Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 101:1

Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 101:1 - [[A Psalm of David.]] I will sing H7891 of mercy and judgment: unto thee, O LORD, will I sing.

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Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 104:33

Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 104:33 - I will sing H7891 unto the LORD as long as I live: I will sing praise to my God while I have my being.

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Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 105:2

Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 105:2 - Sing H7891 unto him, sing psalms unto him: talk ye of all his wondrous works.

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Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 106:12

Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 106:12 - Then believed they his words; they sang H7891 his praise.

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Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 108:1

Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 108:1 - [[A Song or Psalm of David.]] O God, my heart is fixed; I will sing H7891 and give praise, even with my glory.

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Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 137:3

Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 137:3 - For there they that carried us away captive required of us a song; and they that wasted us required of us mirth, saying, Sing H7891 us one of the songs of Zion.

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Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 137:4

Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 137:4 - How shall we sing H7891 the LORD'S song in a strange land?

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Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 138:5

Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 138:5 - Yea, they shall sing H7891 in the ways of the LORD: for great is the glory of the LORD.

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Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 144:9

Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 144:9 - I will sing H7891 a new song unto thee, O God: upon a psaltery and an instrument of ten strings will I sing praises unto thee.

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Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 149:1

Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 149:1 - Praise ye the LORD. Sing H7891 unto the LORD a new song, and his praise in the congregation of saints.
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