ψάλλω
psallō
ψάλλω
[in LXX chiefly for זָמַר pi. (Jdg.5:3, Psa.7:17, al.), also for נָגַן pi. (1Ki.16:16 ff, al.) ;]
1. to pull, twitch, twang (as a bowstring, etc.; Æsch., Eur., al.), hence,
2. absol.,
(a) to play a stringed instrument with the fingers (Hdt., Plat., al.);
(b) later, to sing to a harp, sing psalms (LXX); in NT, to sing a hymn, sing praise: Jas.5:13; with dative of person(s), Rom.15:9 (LXX), Eph.5:19; dative instr., 1Co.14:15.†
(AS)
Lexicon: STEPBible Tyndale House Brief Lexicons (TBESH / TBESG) (CC BY 4.0)
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Concordance 4 verses
- Romans 15:9 ψαλῶ
so that the Gentiles may glorify God for His mercy. As it is written: “Therefore I will praise You among the Gentiles; I will sing hymns to Your name.”
- 1 Corinthians 14:15 ψαλῶψαλῶ
What then shall I do? I will pray with my spirit, but I will also pray with my mind. I will sing with my spirit, but I will also sing with my mind.
- Ephesians 5:19 ψάλλοντες
Speak to one another with psalms, hymns, and spiritual songs. Sing and make music in your hearts to the Lord,
- James 5:13 ψαλλέτω
Is any one of you suffering? He should pray. Is anyone cheerful? He should sing praises.
