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ψαλμός -οῦ, ὁ

Word data

• Strongs: G55680

• Alternate spellings:

• Principle Parts:

• Part of speech:

• Instances in Scripture: 7

• All Scriptures cited: No

Etymology:

ψάλλω),

• LXX/Hebrew glosses:

• Time Period/Ancient Authors:

• Related words:

• Antonyms for all senses

• Synonyms for all senses:

v.s. ὕμνος

Senses

Sense 1.0:

Definition:

Glosses:

a striking, twitching;

Explanation:

a striking;

Citations:

a striking, twitching with the fingers (Eur., al.), hence, a striking of musical strings (Æsch., al.), and hence in later writers,

Sense 2.0:

Definition:

Glosses:

a sacred song;

Explanation:

a psalm;

Citations:

a sacred song sung to musical accompaniment, a psalm (LXX): [I Co 14:26](1Co 14:26), [Eph 5:19](Eph 5:19), [Col 3:16](Col 3:16); of OT psalms, [Lk 24:44](Luk 24:44), [Ac 13:33](Act 13:33); βίβλος ψαλμῶν, [Lk 20:42](Luk 20:42), [Ac 1:20](Act 1:20).†