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)
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G5567 — ψάλλω
psallō · to sing praise · Greek
4 tagged verse occurrences
Romans 15:9 · ψαλῶ.and that the Gentiles might glorify God for his mercy; as it is written, Therefore will I give praise unto thee among the Gentiles, And sing unto thy name.1 Corinthians 14:15 · ψαλῶ · ψαλῶWhat is it then? I will pray with the spirit, and I will pray with the understanding also: I will sing with the spirit, and I will sing with the understanding also.Ephesians 5:19 · ψάλλοντεςspeaking one to another in psalms and hymns and spiritual songs, singing and making melody with your heart to the Lord;James 5:13 · ψαλλέτω.Is any among you suffering? let him pray. Is any cheerful? let him sing praise.