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Lexicon :: Strong's H7892 - šîr

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שִׁיר
Transliteration
šîr
Pronunciation
sheer
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Part of Speech
feminine noun, masculine noun
Root Word (Etymology)
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TWOT Reference: 2378a,2378b

Strong’s Definitions

שִׁיר shîyr, sheer; or feminine שִׁירָה shîyrâh; from H7891; a song; abstractly, singing:—musical(-ick), × sing(-er, -ing), song.

KJV Translation Count — Total: 90x

The KJV translates Strong's H7892 in the following manner: song (74x), musick (7x), singing (4x), musical (2x), sing (1x), singers (1x), song (with H1697) (1x).

KJV Translation Count — Total: 90x
The KJV translates Strong's H7892 in the following manner: song (74x), musick (7x), singing (4x), musical (2x), sing (1x), singers (1x), song (with H1697) (1x).
masculine noun

  1. song

    1. lyric song

    2. religious song

    3. song of Levitical choirs

      feminine noun

  2. song

    1. song, ode

Strong’s Definitions [?](Strong’s Definitions Legend)
שִׁיר shîyr, sheer; or feminine שִׁירָה shîyrâh; from H7891; a song; abstractly, singing:—musical(-ick), × sing(-er, -ing), song.
STRONGS H7892: Abbreviations
† שִׁיר 77 noun masculine song (Late Hebrew id.; so Ecclus 40:21 +); — שׁ׳ absolute Judges 5:12 +, construct 2 Chronicles 29:27 +; suffix שִׁירִי Psalm 28:7, etc.; plural שִׁירִים 1 Chronicles 13:8; Songs 1:1; שִׁרִים Genesis 31:27; Proverbs 25:20; suffix שִׁרֶ֫יךָ Amos 5:23, etc.; —
1. lyric song, + מָשָׁל 1 Kings 5:12, opposed to קִינָה Amos 8:10; joyous Genesis 31:27 (J) Isaiah 30:29; עגבים שׁ׳ Ezekiel 33:32; triumphal Judges 5:12; love song Songs 1:1 (twice in verse) (title שִׁיר הַשִּׁירִים), Psalm 45:1 (שִׁיר יְדִידֹת); noisy Amos 5:23; Ezekiel 26:13, in drunken revels Isaiah 24:9, compare Isaiah 23:16; כסילים שׁ׳ Ecclesiastes 7:5; not for sorrow Proverbs 25:20; Psalm 137:3 (twice in verse); בְּנוֺת הַשִּׁיר Ecclesiastes 12:4 songstresses (probably birds).
2. religious song, in worship, || תפלה Psalm 42:9; usually praise, הלל בשׁיר Psalm 69:31; מִשִּׁירִי אֲהוֺדֶנּוּ Psalm 28:7; שִׁרִ תְּהִלָּה וְהוֺדוֺת Nehemiah 12:46; שׁיר י׳ Psalm 137:4; 2 Chronicles 29:27; שׁיר חדשׁ Isaiah 42:10 (fresh outburst), + 6 times, see חָדָשׁ; in Psalm-titles, שׁיר Isaiah 46:1, compare Isaiah 26:1; שׁיר המעלות pilgrim songs Psalm 120:1 + 14 times (see II. מַעִַלָה p.752); with מִמְוֺר Psalm 48:1 + 12 times (see מִז׳); מַשְׁכִּיל שִׁיר Psalm 45:1 (שׁ׳ originally alone in all except Psalm 30:1; Psalm 92:1; Psalm 108:1, see BrJBL xviii (1899), 138).
3. specifically song of Levitical choirs, with musical accompare, 1 Chronicles 6:16; 1 Chronicles 6:17; 1 Chronicles 13:8 (so read also || 2 Samuel 6:5 for בְּרוֺשִׁים, Greek Version of the LXX Th and modern, compare ב׳), 1 Chronicles 25:6; 1 Chronicles 25:7; 2 Chronicles 23:18; 29:28; Nehemiah 12:27; כלי (ה)שׁיר instrument to accompany song 1 Chronicles 15:16 + 6 times (see כְּלִי 2b); compare Amos 6:5.

† שִׁירָה noun feminine song (plural ירות [שׁ] Ecclus 39:15); — absolute שׁ׳ Exodus 15:1 + 9 times; construct שִׁירַת Isaiah 5:1; Isaiah 23:15; plural construct שִׁירוֺת Amos 8:3 (read שָׁרוֺת Greek Version of the LXX HoffmZAW iii (1883) We and others); — song, ode, Exodus 15:1 (E), 2 Samuel 22:1 = Psalm 18:1; Deuteronomy 31:19 (twice in verse); Deuteronomy 31:21, 22, 30; Deuteronomy 32:44; Numbers 21:17 (E) Isaiah 5:1; Isaiah 23:15.
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BLB Scripture Index of Brown-Driver-Briggs

Genesis

31:27; 31:27

Exodus

15:1; 15:1

Numbers

21:17

Deuteronomy

31:19; 31:21; 31:22; 31:30; 32:44

Judges

5:12; 5:12

2 Samuel

6:5; 22:1

1 Kings

5:12

1 Chronicles

6:16; 6:17; 13:8; 13:8; 25:6; 25:7

2 Chronicles

23:18; 29:27; 29:27; 29:28

Nehemiah

12:27; 12:46

Psalms

18:1; 28:7; 28:7; 30:1; 42:9; 45:1; 45:1; 48:1; 69:31; 92:1; 108:1; 120:1; 137:3; 137:4

Proverbs

25:20; 25:20

Ecclesiastes

7:5; 12:4

Song of Songs

1; 1:1; 1:1

Isaiah

5:1; 5:1; 23:15; 23:15; 23:16; 24:9; 26:1; 30:29; 42:10; 46:1

Ezekiel

26:13; 33:32

Amos

5:23; 5:23; 6:5; 8:3; 8:10

H7892

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Strong's Number H7892 matches the Hebrew שִׁיר (šîr),
which occurs 91 times in 87 verses in the WLC Hebrew.

Page 1 / 2 (Gen 31:27–Psa 98:1)

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Unchecked Copy BoxGen 31:27 - Why did you run off secretly and deceive me? Why didn’t you tell me, so I could send you away with joy and singing to the music of timbrels and harps?

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Unchecked Copy Box Exo 15:1

Unchecked Copy BoxExo 15:1 - Then Moses and the Israelites sang this song to the LORD: “I will sing to the LORD, for he is highly exalted. Both horse and driver he has hurled into the sea.

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Unchecked Copy Box Num 21:17

Unchecked Copy BoxNum 21:17 - Then Israel sang this song: “Spring up, O well! Sing about it,

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Unchecked Copy Box Deu 31:19

Unchecked Copy BoxDeu 31:19 - “Now write down this song and teach it to the Israelites and have them sing it, so that it may be a witness for me against them.

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Unchecked Copy Box Deu 31:21

Unchecked Copy BoxDeu 31:21 - And when many disasters and calamities come on them, this song will testify against them, because it will not be forgotten by their descendants. I know what they are disposed to do, even before I bring them into the land I promised them on oath.”

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Unchecked Copy Box Deu 31:22

Unchecked Copy BoxDeu 31:22 - So Moses wrote down this song that day and taught it to the Israelites.

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Unchecked Copy Box Deu 31:30

Unchecked Copy BoxDeu 31:30 - And Moses recited the words of this song from beginning to end in the hearing of the whole assembly of Israel:

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Unchecked Copy Box Deu 32:44

Unchecked Copy BoxDeu 32:44 - Moses came with Joshua[fn] son of Nun and spoke all the words of this song in the hearing of the people.

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Unchecked Copy BoxJdg 5:12 - ‘Wake up, wake up, Deborah! Wake up, wake up, break out in song! Arise, Barak! Take captive your captives, son of Abinoam.’

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Unchecked Copy Box 2Sa 22:1

Unchecked Copy Box2Sa 22:1 - David sang to the LORD the words of this song when the LORD delivered him from the hand of all his enemies and from the hand of Saul.

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Unchecked Copy Box 1Ki 4:32

Unchecked Copy Box1Ki 4:32 - He spoke three thousand proverbs and his songs numbered a thousand and five.

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Unchecked Copy Box 1Ch 6:31

Unchecked Copy Box1Ch 6:31 - These are the men David put in charge of the music in the house of the LORD after the ark came to rest there.

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Unchecked Copy Box 1Ch 6:32

Unchecked Copy Box1Ch 6:32 - They ministered with music before the tabernacle, the tent of meeting, until Solomon built the temple of the LORD in Jerusalem. They performed their duties according to the regulations laid down for them.

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Unchecked Copy Box 1Ch 13:8

Unchecked Copy Box1Ch 13:8 - David and all the Israelites were celebrating with all their might before God, with songs and with harps, lyres, timbrels, cymbals and trumpets.

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Unchecked Copy Box 1Ch 15:16

Unchecked Copy Box1Ch 15:16 - David told the leaders of the Levites to appoint their fellow Levites as musicians to make a joyful sound with musical instruments: lyres, harps and cymbals.

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Unchecked Copy Box 1Ch 16:42

Unchecked Copy Box1Ch 16:42 - Heman and Jeduthun were responsible for the sounding of the trumpets and cymbals and for the playing of the other instruments for sacred song. The sons of Jeduthun were stationed at the gate.

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Unchecked Copy Box 1Ch 25:6

Unchecked Copy Box1Ch 25:6 - All these men were under the supervision of their father for the music of the temple of the LORD, with cymbals, lyres and harps, for the ministry at the house of God. Asaph, Jeduthun and Heman were under the supervision of the king.

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Unchecked Copy Box 1Ch 25:7

Unchecked Copy Box1Ch 25:7 - Along with their relatives—all of them trained and skilled in music for the LORD—they numbered 288.

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Unchecked Copy Box 2Ch 5:13

Unchecked Copy Box2Ch 5:13 - The trumpeters and musicians joined in unison to give praise and thanks to the LORD. Accompanied by trumpets, cymbals and other instruments, the singers raised their voices in praise to the LORD and sang: “He is good; his love endures forever.” Then the temple of the LORD was filled with the cloud,

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Unchecked Copy Box 2Ch 7:6

Unchecked Copy Box2Ch 7:6 - The priests took their positions, as did the Levites with the LORD’s musical instruments, which King David had made for praising the LORD and which were used when he gave thanks, saying, “His love endures forever.” Opposite the Levites, the priests blew their trumpets, and all the Israelites were standing.

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Unchecked Copy Box 2Ch 23:13

Unchecked Copy Box2Ch 23:13 - She looked, and there was the king, standing by his pillar at the entrance. The officers and the trumpeters were beside the king, and all the people of the land were rejoicing and blowing trumpets, and musicians with their instruments were leading the praises. Then Athaliah tore her robes and shouted, “Treason! Treason!”

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Unchecked Copy Box 2Ch 23:18

Unchecked Copy Box2Ch 23:18 - Then Jehoiada placed the oversight of the temple of the LORD in the hands of the Levitical priests, to whom David had made assignments in the temple, to present the burnt offerings of the LORD as written in the Law of Moses, with rejoicing and singing, as David had ordered.

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Unchecked Copy Box 2Ch 29:27

Unchecked Copy Box2Ch 29:27 - Hezekiah gave the order to sacrifice the burnt offering on the altar. As the offering began, singing to the LORD began also, accompanied by trumpets and the instruments of David king of Israel.

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Unchecked Copy Box 2Ch 29:28

Unchecked Copy Box2Ch 29:28 - The whole assembly bowed in worship, while the musicians played and the trumpets sounded. All this continued until the sacrifice of the burnt offering was completed.

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Unchecked Copy Box 2Ch 34:12

Unchecked Copy Box2Ch 34:12 - The workers labored faithfully. Over them to direct them were Jahath and Obadiah, Levites descended from Merari, and Zechariah and Meshullam, descended from Kohath. The Levites—all who were skilled in playing musical instruments—

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Unchecked Copy Box Neh 12:27

Unchecked Copy BoxNeh 12:27 - At the dedication of the wall of Jerusalem, the Levites were sought out from where they lived and were brought to Jerusalem to celebrate joyfully the dedication with songs of thanksgiving and with the music of cymbals, harps and lyres.

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Unchecked Copy Box Neh 12:36

Unchecked Copy BoxNeh 12:36 - and his associates—Shemaiah, Azarel, Milalai, Gilalai, Maai, Nethanel, Judah and Hanani—with musical instruments prescribed by David the man of God. Ezra the teacher of the Law led the procession.

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Unchecked Copy Box Neh 12:46

Unchecked Copy BoxNeh 12:46 - For long ago, in the days of David and Asaph, there had been directors for the musicians and for the songs of praise and thanksgiving to God.

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Unchecked Copy Box Psa 18:1

Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 18:1 - [fn]For the director of music. Of David the servant of the LORD. He sang to the LORD the words of this song when the LORD delivered him from the hand of all his enemies and from the hand of Saul. He said: I love you, LORD, my strength.

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Unchecked Copy Box Psa 28:7

Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 28:7 - The LORD is my strength and my shield; my heart trusts in him, and he helps me. My heart leaps for joy, and with my song I praise him.

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Unchecked Copy Box Psa 30:1

Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 30:1 - [fn]A psalm. A song. For the dedication of the temple.[fn] Of David. I will exalt you, LORD, for you lifted me out of the depths and did not let my enemies gloat over me.

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Unchecked Copy Box Psa 33:3

Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 33:3 - Sing to him a new song; play skillfully, and shout for joy.

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Unchecked Copy Box Psa 40:3

Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 40:3 - He put a new song in my mouth, a hymn of praise to our God. Many will see and fear the LORD and put their trust in him.

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Unchecked Copy Box Psa 42:8

Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 42:8 - By day the LORD directs his love, at night his song is with me— a prayer to the God of my life.

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Unchecked Copy Box Psa 45:1

Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 45:1 - [fn]For the director of music. To the tune of “Lilies.” Of the Sons of Korah. A maskil.[fn] A wedding song. My heart is stirred by a noble theme as I recite my verses for the king; my tongue is the pen of a skillful writer.

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Unchecked Copy Box Psa 46:1

Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 46:1 - [fn]For the director of music. Of the Sons of Korah. According to alamoth.[fn] A song. God is our refuge and strength, an ever-present help in trouble.

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Unchecked Copy Box Psa 48:1

Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 48:1 - [fn]A song. A psalm of the Sons of Korah. Great is the LORD, and most worthy of praise, in the city of our God, his holy mountain.

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Unchecked Copy Box Psa 65:1

Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 65:1 - [fn]For the director of music. A psalm of David. A song. Praise awaits[fn] you, our God, in Zion; to you our vows will be fulfilled.

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Unchecked Copy Box Psa 66:1

Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 66:1 - For the director of music. A song. A psalm. Shout for joy to God, all the earth!

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Unchecked Copy Box Psa 67:1

Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 67:1 - [fn]For the director of music. With stringed instruments. A psalm. A song. May God be gracious to us and bless us and make his face shine on us—[fn]

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Unchecked Copy Box Psa 68:1

Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 68:1 - [fn]For the director of music. Of David. A psalm. A song. May God arise, may his enemies be scattered; may his foes flee before him.

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Unchecked Copy Box Psa 69:30

Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 69:30 - I will praise God’s name in song and glorify him with thanksgiving.

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Unchecked Copy Box Psa 75:1

Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 75:1 - [fn]For the director of music. To the tune of “Do Not Destroy.” A psalm of Asaph. A song. We praise you, God, we praise you, for your Name is near; people tell of your wonderful deeds.

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Unchecked Copy Box Psa 76:1

Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 76:1 - [fn]For the director of music. With stringed instruments. A psalm of Asaph. A song. God is renowned in Judah; in Israel his name is great.

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Unchecked Copy Box Psa 83:1

Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 83:1 - [fn]A song. A psalm of Asaph. O God, do not remain silent; do not turn a deaf ear, do not stand aloof, O God.

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Unchecked Copy Box Psa 87:1

Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 87:1 - Of the Sons of Korah. A psalm. A song. He has founded his city on the holy mountain.

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Unchecked Copy Box Psa 88:1

Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 88:1 - [fn]A song. A psalm of the Sons of Korah. For the director of music. According to mahalath leannoth.[fn] A maskil[fn] of Heman the Ezrahite. LORD, you are the God who saves me; day and night I cry out to you.

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Unchecked Copy Box Psa 92:1

Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 92:1 - [fn]A psalm. A song. For the Sabbath day. It is good to praise the LORD and make music to your name, O Most High,

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Unchecked Copy Box Psa 96:1

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

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Unchecked Copy Box Psa 98:1

Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 98:1 - A psalm. Sing to the LORD a new song, for he has done marvelous things; his right hand and his holy arm have worked salvation for him.

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