The meaning of “זִמְרִי”

Understanding Zimrîy reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.

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Hebrew Text

Strong's Concordance

זִמְרִי

Phoneticzim-ree'

TransliterationZimrîy

Grammar Code

N:N-M-P

Noun

Strong's Definition

Strong's Exhaustive Concordance

Zimri. - § Zimri = "my music" - Zimri, the name of five Israelites, and of an Arabian tribe n pr m 1) the son of Salu, a Simeonite chieftain, slain by Phinehas with the Midianitish princess Cozbi 2) 5th king of the northern kingdom, murderer of the king, Elah, who reigned for 7 days before he killed himself by setting the palace on fire and was replaced by the general of the army, Omri 3) one of the five sons of Zerah and grandson of Judah 4) son of Jehoadah and descendant of Saul 5) an obscure name mentioned in connection with 'the mingled people' in Jeremiah; may be same as 'Zimran'

Scripture References

Occurrences in the Bible

13 total references

Reference	Text
Numbers 25:14	“Now the name of the Israelite that was slain, even that was slain with the Midianitish woman, was Zimri, the son of Salu, a prince of a chief house among the Simeonites.”
1 Kings 16:15	“In the twenty and seventh year of Asa king of Judah did Zimri reign seven days in Tirzah. And the people were encamped against Gibbethon, which belonged to the Philistines.”
2 Kings 9:31	“And as Jehu entered in at the gate, she said, Had Zimri peace, who slew his master?”
1 Chronicles 8:36	“And Ahaz begat Jehoadah; and Jehoadah begat Alemeth, and Azmaveth, and Zimri; and Zimri begat Moza,”
Jeremiah 25:25	“And all the kings of Zimri, and all the kings of Elam, and all the kings of the Medes,”

Usage Statistics

Total Occurrences

13x

Most Frequent Book

1 Kings

Book Distribution

Numbers1

1 Kings7

2 Kings1

1 Chronicles3

Jeremiah1

Devotional Reflection

How does the original Hebrew meaning of 'זִמְרִי' deepen your understanding of Numbers 25:14?

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