11 occurrences in 12 translations

'Play' in the Bible

I will exalt you among the nations, Lord. I will play music among the nations.

Verse ConceptsPraiseMission, Of IsraelWorship, Results OfThe Nations Before GodWe Thank God

Those sitting at the gate meditate concerning me, And those drinking strong drink, Play on instruments.

Verse ConceptsEvil SpeakingMockerySongsIntoxicationDerisionSitting In The GatewayStrong DrinkSad Musicgossipingdrunkards

For, lo, they that are far from thee shall perish: Thou hast destroyed all them that play the harlot, departing from thee.

Verse ConceptsPrayerlessnessUnfaithfulness, To God

Lift up a song—play the tambourine,the melodious lyre, and the harp.

Verse ConceptsMusical Instruments, types ofHarpsinstrumentsdrums

Then singers, as they play their instruments, will declare, "All my roots are in you." A song. A psalm by the descendants of Korah. According to . An instruction by Heman the Ezrahite.

Verse ConceptsFountainsMusicFountains Of LifeMetaphorical SpringsSingersFountains Used Figurativelyinstruments

Bible Theasaurus

Gambol (1 instance)
Interlude (72 instances)
Looseness (1 instance)

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Strong's
Root Form
Definition
Usage
חלל 
Chalal 
Usage: 142

נגן 
Nagan 
Usage: 15

סכל 
Cakal 
Usage: 8

צחק 
Tsachaq 
Usage: 13

שׂחק 
Sachaq 
Usage: 36

שׁעע 
Sha`a` 
Usage: 9

תּפף 
Taphaph 
Usage: 2

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