Lexical Summary zimrath: Song, strength Original Word: זִמְרָת Strong's Exhaustive Concordance song From zamar; instrumental music; by implication, praise -- song. see HEBREW zamar NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originthe same as zimrah, q.v. NASB Translation song (1). Topical Lexicon Overview זִמְרָת (zimrath) combines the ideas of musical praise and the victorious strength of God. In each of its three occurrences the word is paired with “salvation,” forming a poetic triad that exalts the LORD as both the source of deliverance and the inspiration of song. Zimrath thus speaks of the inseparable link between experiencing redemption and responding in worship. Canonical Occurrences 1. Exodus 15:2—The triumphant “Song of the Sea” celebrates Israel’s rescue from Egypt: “The LORD is my strength and my song, and He has become my salvation”. Theology of Salvation and Deliverance Zimrath encapsulates the personal and communal testimony that God’s might is not abstract power but rescuing power. The Exodus context grounds salvation in historical reality, the Psalter frames it within ongoing covenant life, and Isaiah projects it into the future consummation. In all three, salvation (יְשׁוּעָה, yeshuah) is not earned but granted; song is the fitting response; strength is the enabling force. Together they affirm that redemption originates in God, is accomplished by God, and is celebrated to God. Corporate Worship and Liturgical Memory The repetition of the identical line in Torah, Writings, and Prophets suggests intentional liturgical reuse. Israel’s earliest victory song (Exodus 15) becomes the liturgical refrain of national praise (Psalm 118) and the prophetic promise sung in anticipation (Isaiah 12). This progression models how worship recalls past grace, anchors present faith, and fuels future hope. Messianic and Eschatological Dimensions Isaiah 12 places zimrath in a larger section (Isaiah 7–12) that culminates in the revelation of the reigning Branch (Isaiah 11). The salvation celebrated in the song thus points forward to the Messiah who embodies the Lord’s strength and secures everlasting deliverance. The New Testament writers echo this theme, seeing in Jesus Christ the fulfillment of the salvation that turns lament to praise (compare Luke 1:68-75; Revelation 15:3). Practical Ministry Applications • Worship leaders can frame services around the triad of strength, song, and salvation, inviting congregations to testify to God’s past acts while anticipating future grace. Forms and Transliterations וְזִמְרָ֣ת וְזִמְרָת֙ וזמרת vezimRat wə·zim·rāṯ wəzimrāṯLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman's Concordance Exodus 15:2 HEB: עָזִּ֤י וְזִמְרָת֙ יָ֔הּ וַֽיְהִי־ KJV: [is] my strength and song, and he is become my salvation: INT: is my strength and song the LORD has become Psalm 118:14 Isaiah 12:2 3 Occurrences |