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ψάλλω

Word data

  • Strongs: G55670

  • Alternate spellings:

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  • Instances in Scripture: 5

  • All Scriptures cited: Yes

Etymology:

  • LXX/Hebrew glosses:

in LXX chiefly for זמר pi. ([Jg 5:3](Jdg 5:3), [Ps 7:17](Psa 7:17), al.), also for נגן pi. ([I Ki 16:16](1Sa 16:16)ff., al.) ;

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  • Antonyms for all senses

  • Synonyms for all senses:

Senses

Sense 1.0:

Definition:

Glosses:

to pull, twitch, twang;

Explanation:

Citations:

to pull, twitch, twang (as a bowstring, etc.; Æsch., Eur., al.), hence,

Sense 2.0:

Definition:

Citations:

absol.,

Sense 2.1:

Definition:

Glosses:

to play;

Explanation:

Citations:

to play a stringed instrument with the fingers (Hdt., Plat., al.);

Sense 2.2:

Definition:

Glosses:

to sing to a harp, sing psalms;

Explanation:

to sing a hymn, sing praise;

Citations:

later, to sing to a harp, sing psalms (LXX); in NT, to sing a hymn, sing praise: [Ja 5:13](Jas 5:13); c. dat. pers., [Ro 15:9](Rom 15:9) (LXX), [Eph 5:19](Eph 5:19); dat. instr., [I Co 14:15](1Co 14:15).†