Word Study · Strong's H7892 · Hebrew
שִׁיר
shir
sheer
Strong's 1890 spelling: shîyr
“a song”
Strong's Dictionary · 1890 · public domain
a song; abstractly, singing
Rendered in the KJV as
musical(-ick), [idiom] sing(-er, -ing), song.
- 59occurrencesin the Old Testament
- 17 of 39Old Testament bookswhere the word stands
- 44inflected formsdistinct spellings
Across 59 occurrences
The word itself
Inflected forms · 44
- שִׁ֣יר7
- שִׁ֥יר4
- הַשִּׁירָ֖ה2
- הַשִּׁירָ֣ה2
- הַשִּׁירָ֥ה2
- שִׁ֖יר2
- שִׁיר־2
- שִֽׁיר׃2
- בְּשִׁ֑יר1
- בַּשִּׁ֔יר1
- בַּשִּׁ֜יר1
- בַּשִּׁ֖יר1
and 32 more spellings in the ledger below.
How it is rendered · 21
- the song14
- a song9
- song6
- [the] song of4
- songs your3
- the song of3
- with the song3
- and with song2
- and with songs2
- song his2
- [are] like a song of1
- a song of1
The sense the word carries at each spot — how the translators read it there, not a fixed translation.
How it parses · 22
- noun · masculine singular14
- the definite article (“the”) + noun · feminine singular9
- noun · masculine singular · in construct (“…of”)7
- the definite article (“the”) + noun · masculine singular5
- preposition with the article + noun · masculine singular3
- conjunction (“and”) + preposition + noun · masculine plural2
- conjunction (“and”) + preposition + noun · masculine singular2
- noun · masculine singular · in construct (“…of”) + pronoun suffix · 3rd person masculine singular2
- preposition + noun · masculine singular · in construct (“…of”)2
- conjunction (“and”) + noun · masculine singular · in construct (“…of”)1
- conjunction (“and”) + preposition + noun · masculine singular · in construct (“…of”) + pronoun suffix · 1st person masculine or feminine singular1
- conjunction (“and”) + the definite article (“the”) + noun · masculine singular1
Show the grammar codes as tagged
- HNcmsa · 14
- HTd/Ncfsa · 9
- HNcmsc · 7
- HTd/Ncmsa · 5
- HRd/Ncmsa · 3
- HC/R/Ncmpa · 2
- HC/R/Ncmsa · 2
- HNcmsc/Sp3ms · 2
- HR/Ncmsc · 2
- HC/Ncmsc · 1
- HC/R/Ncmsc/Sp1bs · 1
- HC/Td/Ncmsa · 1
All 59, in canonical order
The ledger of occurrences
Where this word lives
- Psalms12 of 59 · 20%
- 1 Chronicles7 of 59 · 12%
- 2 Chronicles7 of 59 · 12%
- Isaiah7 of 59 · 12%
- Deuteronomy6 of 59 · 10%
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Numbers1 occurrence
Deuteronomy6 occurrences
- Deuteronomy 31:19הַשִּׁירָ֣הhashirahthe definite article (“the”) + noun · feminine singularNow therefore, write down for yourselves this song and teach it to the Israelites; have them recite it, so that it may be a witness for Me against them.here: the song
- Deuteronomy 31:19הַשִּׁירָ֥הhashirahthe definite article (“the”) + noun · feminine singularNow therefore, write down for yourselves this song and teach it to the Israelites; have them recite it, so that it may be a witness for Me against them.here: the song
- Deuteronomy 31:21הַשִּׁירָ֨הhashirahthe definite article (“the”) + noun · feminine singularAnd when many troubles and afflictions have come upon them, this song will testify against them, because it will not be forgotten from the lips of their descendants. For I know their inclination, even before I bring them into the land that I swore to give them.”here: the song
- Deuteronomy 31:22הַשִּׁירָ֥הhashirahthe definite article (“the”) + noun · feminine singularSo that very day Moses wrote down this song and taught it to the Israelites.here: the song
- Deuteronomy 31:30הַשִּׁירָ֖הhashirahthe definite article (“the”) + noun · feminine singularThen Moses recited aloud to the whole assembly of Israel the words of this song from beginning to end:here: the song
- Deuteronomy 32:44הַשִּׁירָֽה־hashirah-the definite article (“the”) + noun · feminine singularThen Moses came with Joshua son of Nun and recited all the words of this song in the hearing of the people.here: the song
1 Chronicles7 occurrences
- 1 Chronicles 6:31שִׁ֖ירshirnoun · masculine singularThese are the men David put in charge of the music in the house of the LORD after the ark rested there.here: song
- 1 Chronicles 6:32בַּשִּׁ֔ירbashirpreposition with the article + noun · masculine singularThey ministered with song before the tabernacle, the Tent of Meeting, until Solomon built the house of the LORD in Jerusalem. And they performed their duties according to the regulations given them.here: with the song
- 1 Chronicles 13:8וּבְשִׁירִ֤יםuveshirimconjunction (“and”) + preposition + noun · masculine pluralDavid and all the Israelites were celebrating before God with all their might, with songs and on harps and lyres, with tambourines, cymbals, and trumpets.here: and with songs
- 1 Chronicles 15:16שִׁ֛ירshirnoun · masculine singularDavid also told the leaders of the Levites to appoint their relatives as singers to lift up their voices with joy, accompanied by musical instruments—harps, lyres, and cymbals.here: song
- 1 Chronicles 16:42שִׁ֣ירshirnoun · masculine singular · in construct (“…of”)Heman and Jeduthun had with them trumpets and cymbals for the music and instruments for the songs of God. And the sons of Jeduthun were stationed at the gate.here: the song of
- 1 Chronicles 25:6בַּשִּׁ֜ירbashirpreposition with the article + noun · masculine singularAll these were under the direction of their fathers for the music of the house of the LORD with cymbals, harps, and lyres, for the service of the house of God. Asaph, Jeduthun, and Heman were under the direction of the king.here: with the song
- 1 Chronicles 25:7שִׁ֖ירshirnoun · masculine singularTogether with their relatives, who were all trained and skillful in the songs of the LORD, they numbered 288.here: song
2 Chronicles7 occurrences
- 2 Chronicles 5:13הַשִּׁ֗ירhashirthe definite article (“the”) + noun · masculine singularThe trumpeters and singers joined together to praise and thank the LORD with one voice. They lifted up their voices, accompanied by trumpets, cymbals, and musical instruments, in praise to the LORD: “For He is good; His loving devotion endures forever.” And the temple, the house of the LORD, was filled with a cloudhere: the song
- 2 Chronicles 7:6שִׁ֤ירshirnoun · masculine singular · in construct (“…of”)The priests stood at their posts, as did the Levites with the musical instruments of the LORD, which King David had made for giving thanks to the LORD and with which David had offered praise, saying, “For His loving devotion endures forever.” Across from the Levites, the priests sounded trumpets, and all the Israelites were standing.here: the song of
- 2 Chronicles 23:13הַשִּׁ֔ירhashirthe definite article (“the”) + noun · masculine singularAnd she looked out and saw the king standing by his pillar at the entrance. The officers and trumpeters were beside the king, and all the people of the land were rejoicing and blowing trumpets, while the singers with musical instruments were leading the praises. Then Athaliah tore her clothes and screamed, “Treason, treason!”here: the song
- 2 Chronicles 23:18וּבְשִׁ֑ירuveshirconjunction (“and”) + preposition + noun · masculine singularMoreover, Jehoiada put the oversight of the house of the LORD into the hands of the Levitical priests, whom David had appointed over the house of the LORD, to offer burnt offerings to the LORD as is written in the Law of Moses, with rejoicing and song, as ordained by David.here: and with song
- 2 Chronicles 29:27שִׁיר־shir-noun · masculine singular · in construct (“…of”)And Hezekiah ordered that the burnt offering be sacrificed on the altar. When the burnt offering began, the song of the LORD and the trumpets began as well, accompanied by the instruments of David king of Israel.here: [the] song of
- 2 Chronicles 29:28וְהַשִּׁ֣ירvehashirconjunction (“and”) + the definite article (“the”) + noun · masculine singularThe whole assembly was worshiping, the singers were singing, and the trumpeters were playing. All this continued until the burnt offering was completed.here: and the song
- 2 Chronicles 34:12שִֽׁיר׃shirnoun · masculine singularAnd the men did the work faithfully. The Levites overseeing them were Jahath and Obadiah, descendants of Merari, and Zechariah and Meshullam, descendants of Kohath. Other Levites, all skilled with musical instruments,here: song
Nehemiah3 occurrences
- Nehemiah 12:27וּבְשִׁ֔ירuveshirconjunction (“and”) + preposition + noun · masculine singularAt the dedication of the wall of Jerusalem, the Levites were sought out from all their homes and brought to Jerusalem to celebrate the joyous dedication with thanksgiving and singing, accompanied by cymbals, harps, and lyres.here: and with song
- Nehemiah 12:36שִׁ֥ירshirnoun · masculine singular · in construct (“…of”)and his associates—Shemaiah, Azarel, Milalai, Gilalai, Maai, Nethanel, Judah, and Hanani—with the musical instruments prescribed by David the man of God. Ezra the scribe led the procession.here: the song of
- Nehemiah 12:46וְשִׁיר־veshir-conjunction (“and”) + noun · masculine singular · in construct (“…of”)For long ago, in the days of David and Asaph, there were directors for the singers and for the songs of praise and thanksgiving to God.here: and [the] song of
Psalms12 occurrences
- Psalms 28:7וּֽמִשִּׁירִ֥יumishiriconjunction (“and”) + preposition + noun · masculine singular · in construct (“…of”) + pronoun suffix · 1st person masculine or feminine singularThe LORD is my strength and my shield; my heart trusts in Him, and I am helped. Therefore my heart rejoices, and I give thanks to Him with my song.here: and from song my
- Psalms 33:3שִׁ֣ירshirnoun · masculine singularSing to Him a new song; play skillfully with a shout of joy.here: a song
- Psalms 40:3שִׁ֥ירshirnoun · masculine singularHe put a new song in my mouth, a hymn of praise to our God. Many will see and fear and put their trust in the LORD.here: a song
- Psalms 42:8שִׁיר֣וֹshironoun · masculine singular · in construct (“…of”) + pronoun suffix · 3rd person masculine singularThe LORD decrees His loving devotion by day, and at night His song is with me as a prayer to the God of my life.here: song his
- Psalms 69:30בְּשִׁ֑ירbeshirpreposition + noun · masculine singularI will praise God’s name in song and exalt Him with thanksgiving.here: with a song
- Psalms 96:1שִׁ֣ירshirnoun · masculine singularSing to the LORD a new song; sing to the LORD, all the earth.here: a song
- Psalms 98:1שִׁ֣ירshirnoun · masculine singularSing to the LORD a new song, for He has done wonders; His right hand and holy arm have gained Him the victory.here: a song
- Psalms 137:3שִׁ֭ירshirnoun · masculine singularfor there our captors requested a song; our tormentors demanded songs of joy: “Sing us a song of Zion.”here: a song
- Psalms 137:3מִשִּׁ֥ירmishirpreposition + noun · masculine singular · in construct (“…of”)for there our captors requested a song; our tormentors demanded songs of joy: “Sing us a song of Zion.”here: one of [the] song[s] of
- Psalms 137:4שִׁיר־shir-noun · masculine singular · in construct (“…of”)How can we sing a song of the LORD in a foreign land?here: [the] song of
- Psalms 144:9שִׁ֣ירshirnoun · masculine singularI will sing to You a new song, O God; on a harp of ten strings I will make music to You—here: a song
- Psalms 149:1שִׁ֣ירshirnoun · masculine singularHallelujah! Sing to the LORD a new song— His praise in the assembly of the godly.here: a song
Ecclesiastes2 occurrences
- Ecclesiastes 7:5שִׁ֥ירshirnoun · masculine singular · in construct (“…of”)It is better to heed a wise man’s rebuke than to listen to the song of fools.here: [the] song of
- Ecclesiastes 12:4הַשִּֽׁיר׃hashirthe definite article (“the”) + noun · masculine singularwhen the doors to the street are shut and the sound of the mill fades away, when one rises at the sound of a bird and all the daughters of song grow faint,here: the song
Song of Solomon2 occurrences
Isaiah7 occurrences
- Isaiah 5:1שִׁירַ֥תshiratnoun · feminine singular · in construct (“…of”)I will sing for my beloved a song of his vineyard: My beloved had a vineyard on a very fertile hill.here: a song of
- Isaiah 23:15כְּשִׁירַ֖תkeshiratpreposition + noun · feminine singular · in construct (“…of”)At that time Tyre will be forgotten for seventy years—the span of a king’s life. But at the end of seventy years, it will happen to Tyre as in the song of the harlot:here: like [the] song of
- Isaiah 23:16שִׁ֔ירshirverb · simple (qal), infinitive (“to…”)“Take up your harp, stroll through the city, O forgotten harlot. Make sweet melody, sing many a song, so you will be remembered.”here: song
- Isaiah 24:9בַּשִּׁ֖ירbashirpreposition with the article + noun · masculine singularThey no longer sing and drink wine; strong drink is bitter to those who consume it.here: with the song
- Isaiah 26:1הַשִּׁיר־hashir-the definite article (“the”) + noun · masculine singularIn that day this song will be sung in the land of Judah: We have a strong city; salvation is established as its walls and ramparts.here: the song
- Isaiah 30:29הַשִּׁיר֙hashirthe definite article (“the”) + noun · masculine singularYou will sing as on the night of a holy festival, and your heart will rejoice like one who walks to the music of a flute, going up to the mountain of the LORD, to the Rock of Israel.here: the song
- Isaiah 42:10שִׁ֣ירshirnoun · masculine singularSing to the LORD a new song— His praise from the ends of the earth— you who go down to the sea, and all that is in it, you islands, and all who dwell in them.here: a song
Ezekiel2 occurrences
- Ezekiel 26:13שִׁירָ֑יִךְshirayikhnoun · masculine plural · in construct (“…of”) + pronoun suffix · 2nd person feminine singularSo I will silence the sound of your songs, and the music of your lyres will no longer be heard.here: songs your
- Ezekiel 33:32כְּשִׁ֣ירkeshirpreposition + noun · masculine singular · in construct (“…of”)Indeed, you are to them like a singer of love songs with a beautiful voice, who skillfully plays an instrument. They hear your words but do not put them into practice.here: [are] like a song of
Amos4 occurrences
- Amos 5:23שִׁרֶ֑יךָshireikhanoun · masculine plural · in construct (“…of”) + pronoun suffix · 2nd person masculine singularTake away from Me the noise of your songs! I will not listen to the music of your harps.here: songs your
- Amos 6:5שִֽׁיר׃shirnoun · masculine singularYou improvise songs on the harp like David and invent your own musical instruments.here: song
- Amos 8:3שִׁיר֤וֹתshirotnoun · feminine plural · in construct (“…of”)“In that day,” declares the Lord GOD, “the songs of the temple will turn to wailing. Many will be the corpses, strewn in silence everywhere!”here: songs of
- Amos 8:10שִֽׁירֵיכֶם֙shireikhemnoun · masculine plural · in construct (“…of”) + pronoun suffix · 2nd person masculine pluralI will turn your feasts into mourning and all your songs into lamentation. I will cause everyone to wear sackcloth and every head to be shaved. I will make it like a time of mourning for an only son, and its outcome like a bitter day.here: songs your
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