Psalms 76:0

לַמְנַצֵּ֥חַ בִּנְגִינֹ֑ת מִזְמ֖וֹר לְאָסָ֣ף שִֽׁיר
To the chief Musician on Neginoth, A Psalm or Song of Asaph.
Select a Hebrew word above to see its details.

לַ מְנַצֵּ֥חַ
לַ
Prefix — preposition to, for + "the" (the article is absorbed into the prefix)
מְנַצֵּ֥חַ
Root word musician, overseers, set, singer, perpetual, …
Dictionary form: נָצַח · naw-TSA

לַ
Hidden "the" לַ = the preposition + the article הַ squeezed together: the "a" vowel under the prefix is the swallowed "the". Translate "to the ___".

Verb — Piel, Participle Active, masculine singular, absolute state intensive — "he really / thoroughly did" ongoing action — try "___ing" or "one who ___s"

In the KJV here: to the chief musician
to the chief musician ×55 to set forward ×2 and the overseers ×1 and were overseers ×1 by a perpetual ×1 overseers ×1 to excel ×1 to oversee ×1
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oversee — Best for supervisory or administrative contexts.
lead — Broad fit for musical or organizational leadership.
direct — Good for liturgical or musical directing roles.
excel — Captures the root sense of preeminence or distinction.
supervise — Formal register; suits temple-worker oversight passages.
endure perpetually — For rare uses emphasizing permanence or eternity.

BDB5331 H5329

BDB5330 | BIBLICAL HEBREW | BDB5332

I. [נָצַח] verb be pre-eminent, enduring (Ecclus [Pi`el] make brilliant Eccl 43:5; Eccl 43:13 [?] (compare Oxford ed.xxxiii); Late Hebrew נָצַח conquer, etc.; Phoenician נצח, Aramaic נְצַח, shine, be illustrious, pre-eminent, victorious; Arabic be pure, reliable; Ethiopic be pure, innocent; both classes of meaning probably derived form shine, be bright, brilliant, see also Dr1Sam 15:29); —

Niph`al Participle active feminine נִצַּ֫חַת Jer 8:5 enduring (מְשֻׁבָה apostasy).

Piel = act as overseer, superintendent, director, only Chronicles and Psalm-titles; — Infinitive לְנַצֵּחַ 1Chr 15:21 + 4 t.; participle לַמְנַצֵּחַ Hab 3:19; Ps 4:1 + 54 t. Psalms; plural מְנַצְּחִים 2Chr 2:1; 2Chr 2:17; 2Chr 34:13 —

1. in building temple 2Chr 2:1; 2Chr 2:17; Ezra 3:8; Ezra 3:9, compare 2Chr 34:12; 2Chr 34:13.
2. in ministry of house of ׳י 1Chr 23:4.
3. in liturgical service of song, עלהֿשׁמינית, over the bass voices, leading them with כִּנֹּרוֺת 1Chr 15:21 לַמְנַצֵּחַ in titles Psalms has probably simile meaning, = musical director or choirmaster; Greek Vrss. of 2nd cent. A.D., Aq Theod Sym, and so Jerome, think of Aramaic victorious, but no clear explanation; ᵐ5 εἰς τὸ τέλος (probably לַמִּנְצָח) follows ordinary meaning of noun נֵצַח, which may be explained in eschatological sense as referring to end of age of world after Euseb Theod; or for full rendering after De; neither satisfactory. Chronicles, near in date, gives the clue which is intrinsically probably: לְ indicates, not assignment (nothing special in these Psalms to suggest it, and assignment of Psalms for such use a matter of course), but that these Psalms were taken by final editor from an older major Psalter known as the Director's Collection, compare the still earlier collections known as (ל)דוד, (ל)אסף, (ל)בני קרח. The 55 Psalms with למנצח were taken 39 from Davidic, 9 from Korahite, and 5 from Asaphic Psalters; only 2 anonymous. Hab 3 originally belonged to Director's Psalter. This and other Director's Psalms have musical directions in titles. The Director's Psalter was probably the prayer-book of synagogue of Greek period, presupposed by our Hab., the collection of the twelve Minor Prophets, the prophetic canon, and Daniel (see BrGen. Intr. 123).

BDB9717 H5329 H5330

BDB9716 | BIBLICAL ARAMAIC | BDB9718

[נְצַח] verb Hithpa. distinguish oneself (see Biblical Hebrew I. נצח); — Participle מִתְנַצַּח Dan 6:4, עַל person

musician, overseers, set, singer, perpetual, …
nāṣaḥ
properly, to glitter from afar, i.e., to be eminent (as a superintendent, especially of the Temple services and its music); to be permanent
  • to excel, be bright, be preeminent, be perpetual, be overseer, be enduring
    • (Niphal) enduring (participle)
      • "(Piel) to act as overseer or superintendent or director or chief

בִּ נְגִינֹ֑ת
בִּ
Prefix — preposition in, at, by, with
נְגִינֹ֑ת
Root word neginoth, song, songs, instruments, musick, …
Dictionary form: נְגִינָה · neh-ɡee-NAW

Noun — Common, feminine plural, absolute state plural — usually add "-s"

In the KJV here: on neginoth
on neginoth ×6 against me and i was the song ×1 and their song ×1 from their musick ×1 i their song ×1 me therefore we will sing my songs ×1 my song ×1 neginah ×1
More options
song — Broadest rendering; fits most poetic and liturgical contexts.
stringed-instrument music — Emphasizes the instrumental performance aspect.
melody — Highlights the musical/tonal quality over lyrics.
taunt-song — Use when context is mockery or derision (e.g. Job 30:9).
psalm — Prefer in formal worship or superscription contexts.
musical poem — Captures both literary and performative dimensions.

BDB4974 H5058

BDB4973 | BIBLICAL HEBREW | BDB4975

[נְגִינָה] noun feminine music; — absolute נְגִינַת Ps 61:1 (see below); suffix נְגִינָתִי Ps 77:7 נְגִינָתָם Job 30:9 + 2 t.; plural נְגִינוֺת Ps 4:1 + 6 t.; נְגִינָתַי Isa 38:20 תָ֑י- Hab 3:19 —

1. music (of stringed instrument) accusative of congnate meaning with verb Isa 38:20 as occupation Lam 5:14 especially בִּנְגִינוֺת in Psalm-titles; Ps 4:1; Ps 6:1; Ps 54:1; Ps 55:1; Ps 67:1; Ps 76:1 so Hab 3:19 compare עַלנְֿגִינַת Ps 61:1 (read perhaps plural Ges«GKC:80f»§ 80f.).
2. song (with string accompare?) Ps 77:7 subject of mocking song Job 30:9 (|| מִלָּה), Ps 69:13 (שׁוֺתֵי שֵׁכָר ׳נ), Lam 3:14 (|| שְׂחֹק).

neginoth, song, songs, instruments, musick, …
nĕgînâ
properly, instrumental music; by implication, a stringed instrument; by extension, a poem set to music; specifically, an epigram
  • music, song, taunt song
    • music (of stringed instrument)
      • "song
      • taunting or mocking song

מִזְמ֖וֹר
מִזְמ֖וֹר
Root word psalm
Dictionary form: מִזְמוֹר · midz-MORE

Noun — Common, masculine singular, absolute state

In the KJV here: a psalm
a psalm ×52 or psalm ×4 and psalm ×1
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psalm — Standard modern term; universally recognized in religious contexts.
song — Broader, more accessible term for general audiences.
hymn — Emphasizes congregational or liturgical use.
sacred song — Clarifies religious nature when 'song' alone feels ambiguous.
lyric poem — Highlights literary form; useful in academic or poetic contexts.

BDB2390 H4210

BDB2389 | BIBLICAL HEBREW | BDB2391

מִזְמוֺר noun [masculine] melody (technical designation of psalms; compare HupPsalm, Einl. § 7, 2 De4 on Ps 3, BaePsalmen, xiii; , , loan-words, all = Psalm(s); on ׳מ, in relation to תהלה compare LgOr ii. 22 f.), always in this form; in 57 Psalm-titles: — ׳מ alone Ps 98:1, שׁיר ליום הַשַּׁבָּת ׳מ Ps 92:1, לְתוֺדָה ׳מ Ps 100:1 usually with person name or title; לְדָוִד ׳מ Ps 3:1; Ps 15:1; Ps 23:1; Ps 29:1; Ps 63:1; Ps 141:1; Ps 143:1, ׳שׁיר מ לדוד Ps 108:1, לדוד לְהַזְכִּיר ׳מ Ps 38:1, שִׁירחֲֿנֻכַּת הבית ׳מ לדוד Ps 30:1, ׳לדוד מ Ps 24:1; Ps 101:1; Ps 110:1, לדוד ׳לַמְנַצֵּחַ מ Ps 13:1; Ps 19:1; Ps 20:1; Ps 21:1; Ps 31:1; Ps 41:1; Ps 51:1; Ps 64:1; Ps 140:1 לַמְֿנַצֵּחַ ֗֗֗ לדוד ׳מ Ps 4:1; Ps 5:1; Ps 6:1; Ps 8:1; Ps 9:1; Ps 12:1; Ps 22:1; Ps 39:1; Ps 62:1, ׳לַמְֿנַצֵּחַ מ לדוד שׁיר Ps 65:1, ׳למנצח לדוד מ Ps 40:1; Ps 109:1; Ps 139:1, שׁיר ׳למנצח לדוד מ Ps 68:1 also simply שׁיר ׳לַמְֿנַצֵּחַ מ Ps 67:1, ׳לַמְֿנַצֵּחַ שׁיר מ Ps 66:1 but also לבניֿ ׳קרח שׁיר מ Ps 48:1, שׁיר ׳לִבְנֵיקֹֿרַח מ Ps 87:1, לבני קרח ׳שׁיר מ לַמְֿנַצֵּחַמַ֗֗֗שְׂכִּיל לְהֵימָן הָאֶזְרָחִי Ps 88:1, לַמְֿנַצֵּחַ לבניֿ ׳קרח מ Ps 47:1; Ps 49:1; Ps 85:1, ׳למנצחל֗֗֗בניקֿרח מ Ps 84:1 further לְאָסָף ׳מ Ps 50:1; Ps 73:1; Ps 79:1; Ps 82:1, לאסף ׳שׁיר מ Ps 83:1, לאסף שׁיר ׳לַמְֿנַצֵּחַמ֗֗֗ Ps 75:1; Ps 76:1, לַמְֿנַצֵּחַ ֗֗֗ ׳לאסף מ Ps 77:1; Ps 80:1. [Summary: — ׳מ in 34 Psalms with לַמְֿנַצֵּחַ, of which 23 have לדוד also, 5 לבני קרח also, 4 לאסף, and 2 no proper name; in addition, in 13 Psalms with לדוד, 2 with לבני קרח, 5 with לאסף; in only 3 without either proper name or title; ׳מ is preceded by שׁיר 5 t., and following by שִׁיר 8 t.]

psalm
mizmôr
properly, instrumental music; by implication, a poem set to notes
  • melody, psalm

לְ אָסָ֣ף
לְ
Prefix — preposition to, for
אָסָ֣ף
Root word a name — transliterate it ("Of asaph")
Dictionary form: אָסָף · aw-SAWP

Noun — Proper Name

In the KJV here: of asaph
of asaph ×30 asaph ×6 and asaph ×2 a psalm of asaph ×1 and of asaph ×1 asaphs ×1 but asaph ×1 even asaph ×1
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Asaph — Standard modern spelling for this proper name.
Āsāph — Use when scholarly or liturgical precision is needed.
Asaf — Alternate transliteration closer to Hebrew pronunciation.

BDB629 H623

BDB628 | BIBLICAL HEBREW | BDB630

אָסָף proper name, masculine (gatherer, compare Phoenician proper name, feminine אספת)

1. father of יוֺאָח the recorder 2Kgs 18:18; 2Kgs 18:37 = Isa 36:3; Isa 36:22.
2. one of David's chief musicians, a Levite, son of Berechiah 1Chr 6:24 (twice in verse) (|| הֵימָן v.1Chr 6:18, אֵיתָן v.1Chr 6:29 see these names); 1Chr 15:17 (|| Heman & Ethan, all called) הַמְּשֹׁרֲרִים v1Chr 15:19 see also 1Chr 16:5 (twice in verse); 1Chr 16:7 compare v1Chr 16:37 (|| Heman & Jeduthun v1Chr 16:41 v1Chr 16:42); 1Chr 25:9, named with Heman & Jeduthun also 1Chr 25:6; 2Chr 5:12; 2Chr 35:15; Ps 50:1; Ps 73:1-83:18 are ascribed to Asaph; compare also בִּימֵי דָוִיד וְאָסָף Neh 12:46 he is called also הַחֹזֶה 2Chr 29:30, compare אָסָף הַנִּבָּא עַליְֿדֵיהַמֶּלֶךְ 1Chr 25:2 repeated mention is made also of sons of Asaph בְּנֵיאָֿסָף, sons, descendants, and pupils, or those who sang and played after his manner 1Chr 25:1 (|| Heman & Jeduthun) v1Chr 25:2 v1Chr 25:2 called הַמְּשֹׁרֲרִים 2Chr 35:15; Ezra 2:41; Neh 7:44; Neh 11:22, compare Ezra 3:10 performing service of purification, Hezekiah's time 2Chr 29:13 one of them prophesying 2Chr 20:14 — 1Chr 26:1 for בְּנֵי אָסָף read בְּנֵי אֶבְיָסָף, compare 1Chr 9:19 on זִכְרִי 1Chr 9:15, זַבְדִּי Neh 11:17, זַכּוּרNeh 12:35, called בֶּןאָֿסָף, see these names.
3. keeper of king's park Neh 2:8.

asaph, asaphs
ʾāsāp
gatherer
Asaph, the name of three Israelites, and of the family of the first
  • the father of Hezekiah's secretary
    • "a son of Berechiah, chief Levite musician under David"a Persian officer over the royal forest

שִֽׁיר
שִֽׁיר
Root word song, songs, musick, singing, musical, …
Dictionary form: שִׁיר · sheer

Noun — Common, both singular, absolute state

In the KJV here: or song
a song ×25 song ×20 of musick ×7 or song ×6 and with singing ×3 the song ×3 and song ×2 of thy songs ×2
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song — Most natural, versatile rendering for any context.
hymn — Prefer when the song has clear worship or sacred character.
chant — Suits repetitive, liturgical, or processional contexts.
anthem — Good for communal or celebratory songs of praise.
melody — Emphasizes the musical/tonal quality over lyrical content.
ballad — Use for narrative or lyrical poetry set to music.

BDB8643 H7892

BDB8642 | BIBLICAL HEBREW | BDB8644

שִׁיר77 noun masculine song (Late Hebrew id.; so Eccl 40:21 +); — ׳שׁ absolute Judg 5:12 +, construct 2Chr 29:27 +; suffix שִׁירִי Ps 28:7, etc.; plural שִׁירִים 1Chr 13:8; Song 1:1 שִׁרִים Gen 31:27; Prov 25:20 suffix שִׁרֶ֫יךָ Amos 5:23, etc.; —

1. lyric song, + מָשָׁל 1Kgs 5:12, opposed to קִינָה Amos 8:10 joyous Gen 31:27 (J) Isa 30:29 עגבים ׳שׁ Ezek 33:32 triumphal Judg 5:12 love song Song 1:1 (twice in verse) (title שִׁיר הַשִּׁירִים), Ps 45:1 (שִׁיר יְדִידֹת); noisy Amos 5:23; Ezek 26:13, in drunken revels Isa 24:9, compare Isa 23:16 כסילים ׳שׁ Eccl 7:5 not for sorrow Prov 25:20; Ps 137:3 (twice in verse); בְּנוֺת הַשִּׁיר Eccl 12:4 songstresses (probably birds).
2. religious song, in worship, || תפלה Ps 42:9 usually praise, הלל בשׁיר Ps 69:31 מִשִּׁירִי אֲהוֺדֶנּוּ Ps 28:7 שִׁרִ תְּהִלָּה וְהוֺדוֺת Neh 12:46 ׳שׁיר י Ps 137:4; 2Chr 29:27 שׁיר חדשׁ Isa 42:10 (fresh outburst), + 6 t., see חָדָשׁ; in Psalm-titles, שׁיר Isa 46:1, compare Isa 26:1 שׁיר המעלות pilgrim songs Ps 120:1 + 14 t. (see II. מַעִַלָה p.752); with מִמְוֺר Ps 48:1 + 12 t. (see ׳מִז p. 274); מַשְׁכִּיל שִׁיר Ps 45:1 (׳שׁ originally alone in all except Ps 30:1; Ps 92:1; Ps 108:1, see BrJBL xviii (1899), 138).
3. specifically song of Levitical choirs, with musical accompare, 1Chr 6:16; 1Chr 6:17; 1Chr 13:8 (so read also || 2Sam 6:5 for בְּרוֺשִׁים, ᵐ5 Th and modern, compare ׳ב), 1Chr 25:6; 1Chr 25:7; 2Chr 23:18; 2Chr 29:28; Neh 12:27 כלי (ה)שׁיר instrument to accompany song 1Chr 15:16 + 6 t. (see כְּלִי 2 b); compare Amos 6:5.

BDB8644 H7892

BDB8643 | BIBLICAL HEBREW | BDB8645

שִׁירָה noun feminine song (plural ירות[שׁ] Eccl 39:15); — absolute ׳שׁ Exod 15:1 + 9 t.; construct שִׁירַת Isa 5:1; Isa 23:15 plural construct שִׁירוֺת Amos 8:3 (read שָׁרוֺת ᵐ5 HoffmZAW iii (1883) We and others); — song, ode, Exod 15:1 (E), 2Sam 22:1 = Ps 18:1; Deut 31:19 (twice in verse); Deut 31:21; Deut 31:22; Deut 31:30; Deut 32:44; Num 21:17 (E) Isa 5:1; Isa 23:15.

song, songs, musick, singing, musical, …
šîr
a song; abstractly, singing
  • (n m) song
    • lyric song
      • "religious song"song of Levitical choirs
    (n f) song
    • song, ode

This book is chanted to the poetic accent system (used only in Job, Psalms, and Proverbs). Each group below ends at one of its pausing accents — translate a group as one unit.
לַמְנַצֵּ֥חַ בִּנְגִינֹ֑ת Atnach — the verse's main pause — take a breath here מִזְמ֖וֹר לְאָסָ֣ף שִֽׁיר Silluq — end of the verse

לַמְנַצֵּחַ בִּנְגִינֹת מִזְמוֹר לְאָסָף שִֽׁיר׃
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To the chief Musician on Neginoth, A Psalm or Song of Asaph.
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