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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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Zephaniah 3:17
The Lord thy God in the midst of thee is mighty; he will save, he will rejoice over thee with joy; he will rest in his love, he will joy over thee with singing.
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The 1611 reading & marginal notes
1611 witness · Zephaniah 3:17 · retained source text

The LORD thy God in the midst of thee is mightie: hee will saue, he will reioyce ouer thee with ioy: hee will rest in his loue, hee will ioy ouer thee with singing.

1611 marginal noteHeb. he will be silent.

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Historical definitions

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

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