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singing

Meaning of “singing”

Present-participial or verbal-noun form of sing, meaning to produce musical sounds with the voice; to celebrate, praise, or tell in song.

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KJV context and cross-referencesWebster 1828
29 occurrences25 verses12 booksKJV PCE

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First occurrence: 1 Samuel 18:6

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Song of Solomon 2:12
The flowers appear on the earth; the time of the singing of birds is come, and the voice of the turtle is heard in our land;
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1611 witness · Song of Solomon 2:12 · retained source text

The flowers appeare on the earth, the time of the singing of birds is come, and the voice of the turtle is heard in our land.

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Uttering melodious or musical notes; making a shrill sound; celebrating in song; reciting in verse.

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