ὕμνος
humnosNoun (Masculine)G5215
hymn
From: apparently from a simpler (obsolete) form of (to celebrate;
Short Definition
probably akin to G103 (ᾄδω); compare H05667); a "hymn" or religious ode (one of the Psalms)
Full Lexicon Entry
a hymn; (a) in cl. a festal song in praise of gods or heroes; (b) in LXX and NT a song of praise addressed to God.
Synonyms
ψαλμός, that which is sung to a musical accompaniment; ᾠδή, the generic term for song
LXX Usage: for תְּהִלָּה, נְגִינָה, שִׁיר, etc.
Grammar
Part of Speech Noun (Masculine)
Morphology G:N-M
DescriptionGreek Noun, Masculine
Occurrences
2 timesAppears 2 times in the New Testament. Top books include:
Colossians
1
Ephesians
1
Key Passages
- Colossians 3:16
- Ephesians 5:19
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