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Lexicon :: Strong's H7891 - šîr

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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
Brown-Driver-Briggs Hebrew and English Lexicon, Unabridged, Electronic Database.
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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 88 times in 79 verses in the WLC Hebrew.

Page 2 / 2 (Psa 57:7–Zep 2:14)

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Unchecked Copy Box Psa 57:7

Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 57:7 - My heart is steadfast, O God, my heart is steadfast;
I will sing, H7891 yes, I will sing praises!

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Unchecked Copy Box Psa 59:16

Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 59:16 - But as for me, I shall sing H7891 of Your strength;
Yes, I shall joyfully sing of Your lovingkindness in the morning,
For You have been my stronghold
And a refuge in the day of my distress.

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Unchecked Copy Box Psa 65:13

Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 65:13 - The meadows are clothed with flocks
And the valleys are covered with grain;
They shout for joy, yes, they sing. H7891

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Unchecked Copy Box Psa 68:4

Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 68:4 - Sing H7891 to God, sing praises to His name;
[fn]Lift up a song for Him who rides through the deserts,
Whose name is [fn]the LORD, and exult before Him.

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Unchecked Copy Box Psa 68:25

Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 68:25 - The singers H7891 went on, the musicians after them,
[fn]In the midst of the maidens beating tambourines.

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Unchecked Copy Box Psa 68:32

Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 68:32 - Sing H7891 to God, O kingdoms of the earth,
Sing praises to the Lord, Selah.

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Unchecked Copy Box Psa 87:7

Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 87:7 - Then those who sing H7891 as well as those who [fn]play the flutes shall say,
“All my springs of joy are in you.”

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Unchecked Copy Box Psa 89:1

Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 89:1 - A [fn]Maskil of [fn]Ethan [fn]the Ezrahite.
I will sing H7891 of the lovingkindness of the LORD forever;
To all generations I will make known Your faithfulness with my mouth.

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Unchecked Copy Box Psa 96:1

Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 96:1 - Sing H7891 to the LORD a new song;
Sing H7891 to the LORD, all the earth.

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Unchecked Copy Box Psa 96:2

Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 96:2 - Sing H7891 to the LORD, bless His name;
Proclaim good tidings of His salvation from day to day.

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Unchecked Copy Box Psa 98:1

Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 98:1 - A Psalm.
O sing H7891 to the LORD a new song,
For He has done wonderful things,
His right hand and His holy arm have [fn]gained the victory for Him.

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Unchecked Copy Box Psa 101:1

Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 101:1 - A Psalm of David.
I will sing of lovingkindness and [fn]justice,
To You, O LORD, I will sing praises.

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Unchecked Copy Box Psa 104:33

Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 104:33 - [fn]I will sing to the LORD [fn]as long as I live;
[fn]I will sing praise to my God [fn]while I have my being.

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Unchecked Copy Box Psa 105:2

Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 105:2 - Sing H7891 to Him, sing praises to Him;
[fn]Speak of all His [fn]wonders.

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Unchecked Copy Box Psa 106:12

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

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Unchecked Copy Box Psa 108:1

Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 108:1 - A Song, a Psalm of David.
My heart is steadfast, O God;
I will sing, H7891 I will sing praises, even with my [fn]soul.

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Unchecked Copy Box Psa 137:3

Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 137:3 - For there our captors [fn]demanded of us [fn]songs,
And our tormentors mirth, saying,
“Sing H7891 us one of the songs of Zion.”

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Unchecked Copy Box Psa 137:4

Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 137:4 - How can we sing H7891 the LORD’S song
In a foreign land?

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Unchecked Copy Box Psa 138:5

Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 138:5 - And they will sing H7891 of the ways of the LORD,
For great is the glory of the LORD.

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Unchecked Copy Box Psa 144:9

Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 144:9 - I will sing H7891 a new song to You, O God;
Upon a harp of ten strings I will sing praises to You,

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Unchecked Copy Box Psa 149:1

Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 149:1 - [fn]Praise [fn]the LORD!
Sing H7891 to the LORD a new song,
And His praise in the congregation of the godly ones.

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Unchecked Copy Box Pro 25:20

Unchecked Copy BoxPro 25:20 - Like one who takes off a garment on a cold day, or like vinegar on [fn]soda,
Is he who sings H7891 songs to [fn]a troubled heart.

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Unchecked Copy Box Ecc 2:8

Unchecked Copy BoxEcc 2:8 - Also, I collected for myself silver and gold and the treasure of kings and provinces. I provided for myself male and female singers H7891 and the pleasures of men—many concubines.

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Unchecked Copy Box Isa 5:1

Unchecked Copy BoxIsa 5:1 - Let me sing H7891 now for my well-beloved
A song of my beloved concerning His vineyard.
My well-beloved had a vineyard on [fn]a fertile hill.

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Unchecked Copy Box Isa 26:1

Unchecked Copy BoxIsa 26:1 - In that day this song will be sung H7891 in the land of Judah:
“We have a strong city;
He sets up walls and ramparts for [fn]security.

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Unchecked Copy Box Isa 42:10

Unchecked Copy BoxIsa 42:10 - Sing H7891 to the LORD a new song,
Sing His praise from the end of the earth!
You who go down to the sea, and all that is in it.
You islands, and those who dwell on them.

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Unchecked Copy Box Jer 20:13

Unchecked Copy BoxJer 20:13 - Sing H7891 to the LORD, praise the LORD!
For He has delivered the soul of the needy one
From the hand of evildoers.

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Unchecked Copy Box Eze 40:44

Unchecked Copy BoxEze 40:44 - From the outside to the inner gate were [fn]chambers for the singers H7891 in the inner court, one of which was at the [fn]side of the north gate, with [fn]its front toward the south, and one at the [fn]side of the [fn]south gate facing toward the north.

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Unchecked Copy Box Zep 2:14

Unchecked Copy BoxZep 2:14 - Flocks will lie down in her midst,
[fn]All beasts which range in herds;
Both the [fn]pelican and the hedgehog
Will lodge in [fn]the tops of her pillars;
[fn]Birds will sing H7891 in the window,
Desolation will be on the threshold;
For He has laid bare the cedar work.

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