ψαλμός

psalmosNoun (Masculine)G5568

psalm

From: from G5567 (ψάλλω);

Short Definition

a set piece of music, i.e. a sacred ode (accompanied with the voice, harp or other instrument; a "psalm"); collectively, the book of the Psalms

Full Lexicon Entry

1.a striking, twitching with the fingers (Eur.), hence, a striking of musical strings (Æsch., a1.), and hence in later writers
2.a sacred song sung to musical accompaniment, a psalm (LXX)
Synonyms
see: ὕμνος
LXX Usage: chiefly for מִזְמוֹר

Grammar

Part of Speech Noun (Masculine)

Morphology G:N-M

DescriptionGreek Noun, Masculine

Occurrences

7 times

Appears 7 times in the New Testament. Top books include:

Acts
2
Luke
2
1 Corinthians
1
Colossians
1
Ephesians
1

Key Passages

  • 1 Corinthians 14:26
  • Acts 1:20
  • Acts 13:33
  • Colossians 3:16
  • Ephesians 5:19

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