G5567 ψάλλω (psállō) — to sing praise

Lexical Definition

Strong's Greek G5567

to twitch or twang, i.e. to play on a stringed instrument (celebrate the divine worship with music and accompanying odes)

KJV usage: :--make melody, sing (psalms).

Etymology: probably strengthened from (to rub or touch the surface; compare );

Thayer's Greek Lexicon

to move by a touch, to twitch; to touch, strike the strings or chords of an instrument; absol. to play on a stringed instrument; to sing to music; in NT to sing praises, Rom. 15:9; 1 Cor. 14:15; Eph. 5:19; Jas. 5:13*

Key Appearances in the New Testament

Romans 15:9 1 Corinthians 14:15 Ephesians 5:19 James 5:13

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