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Lexicon :: Strong's G5567 - psallō

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ψάλλω
Transliteration
psallō (Key)
Pronunciation
psal'-lo
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Part of Speech
verb
Root Word (Etymology)
Probably strengthened from psao (to rub or touch the surface, cf ψώχω (G5597))
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Vine's Expository Dictionary: View Entry

TDNT Reference: 8:489,1225

Strong’s Definitions

ψάλλω psállō, psal'-lo; probably strengthened from ψάω psáō (to rub or touch the surface; compare G5597); to twitch or twang, i.e. to play on a stringed instrument (celebrate the divine worship with music and accompanying odes):—make melody, sing (psalms).

KJV Translation Count — Total: 5x

The KJV translates Strong's G5567 in the following manner: sing (3x), sing psalms (1x), make melody (1x).

KJV Translation Count — Total: 5x
The KJV translates Strong's G5567 in the following manner: sing (3x), sing psalms (1x), make melody (1x).

  1. to pluck off, pull out

  2. to cause to vibrate by touching, to twang

    1. to touch or strike the chord, to twang the strings of a musical instrument so that they gently vibrate

    2. to play on a stringed instrument, to play, the harp, etc.

    3. to sing to the music of the harp

    4. in the NT to sing a hymn, to celebrate the praises of God in song

Strong’s Definitions [?](Strong’s Definitions Legend)
ψάλλω psállō, psal'-lo; probably strengthened from ψάω psáō (to rub or touch the surface; compare G5597); to twitch or twang, i.e. to play on a stringed instrument (celebrate the divine worship with music and accompanying odes):—make melody, sing (psalms).
STRONGS G5567:
ψάλλω; future ψαλῶ; (from ψάω, to rub, wipe; to handle, touch (but cf. Curtius, p. 730));
a. to pluck off, pull out: ἐθειραν, the hair, Aeschylus Pers. 1062.
b. to cause to vibrate by touching, to twang: τόξων νευράς χειρί, Euripides, Bacch. 784; specifically, χορδήν, to touch or strike the chord, to twang the strings of a musical instrument so that they gently vibrate (Aristotle, probl. 19, 23 (p. 919b, 2)); and absolutely, to play on a stringed instrument, to play the harp, etc.: Aristotle, Plutarch, Aratus (in Plato, Lysias, p. 209 b. with καί κρούειν τῷ πλήκτρω added (but not as explanatory of it; the Schol. at the passage says ψῆλαι, τό ἄνευ πληκτρου τῷ δακτύλῳ τάς χορδας ἐπάφασθαι); it is distinguished from κιθαρίζειν in Herodotus 1, 155); the Sept. for נִנֵן and much more often for זִמֵּר; to sing to the music of the harp; in the N. T. to sing a hymn, to celebrate the praises of God in song, James 5:13 (R. V. sing praise); τῷ κυρίῳ, τῷ ὀνόματι αὐτοῦ (often so in the Sept.), in honor of God, Ephesians 5:19 (here A. V. making melody); Romans 15:9; ψαλῶ τῷ πνεύματι, ψαλῶ δέ καί τῷ νοι, 'I will sing God's praises indeed with my whole soul stirred and borne away by the Holy Spirit, but I will also follow reason as my guide, so that what I sing may be understood alike by myself and by the listeners', 1 Corinthians 14:15.
THAYER’S GREEK LEXICON, Electronic Database.
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BLB Scripture Index of Thayer's

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

Word / Phrase / Strong's Search

Strong's Number G5567 matches the Greek ψάλλω (psallō),
which occurs 55 times in 48 verses in the LXX Greek.

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Unchecked Copy Box Jdg 5:3

Unchecked Copy BoxJdg 5:3 - “Hear, O kings; give ear, O rulers!
I—to the LORD, I will sing,
I will sing praise to the LORD, the God of Israel.

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Unchecked Copy Box 1Sa 16:16

Unchecked Copy Box1Sa 16:16 - “Let our lord now command your servants who are before you. Let them seek a man who is a skillful player on the harp; and it shall come about when the evil spirit from God is on you, that he shall play the harp with his hand, and you will be well.”

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Unchecked Copy Box 1Sa 16:17

Unchecked Copy Box1Sa 16:17 - So Saul said to his servants, “Provide for me now a man who can play well and bring him to me.”

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Unchecked Copy Box 1Sa 16:23

Unchecked Copy Box1Sa 16:23 - So it came about whenever the evil spirit from God came to Saul, David would take the harp and play it with his hand; and Saul would be refreshed and be well, and the evil spirit would depart from him.

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Unchecked Copy Box 1Sa 19:9

Unchecked Copy Box1Sa 19:9 - Now there was an evil spirit from the LORD on Saul as he was sitting in his house with his spear in his hand, and David was playing the harp with his hand.

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Unchecked Copy Box 2Sa 22:50

Unchecked Copy Box2Sa 22:50 - “Therefore I will give thanks to You, O LORD, among the nations,
And I will sing praises to Your name.

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Unchecked Copy Box 2Ki 3:15

Unchecked Copy Box2Ki 3:15 - “But now bring me a minstrel.” And it came about, when the minstrel played, that the hand of the LORD came upon him.

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Unchecked Copy Box Psa 7:17

Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 7:17 - I will give thanks to the LORD according to His righteousness
And will sing praise to the name of the LORD Most High.

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Unchecked Copy Box Psa 9:2

Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 9:2 - I will be glad and exult in You;
I will sing praise to Your name, O Most High.

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Unchecked Copy Box Psa 9:11

Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 9:11 - Sing praises to the LORD, who dwells in Zion;
Declare among the peoples His deeds.

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Unchecked Copy Box Psa 13:5

Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 13:5 - But I have trusted in Your lovingkindness;
My heart shall rejoice in Your salvation.

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Unchecked Copy Box Psa 18:49

Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 18:49 - Therefore I will give thanks to You among the nations, O LORD,
And I will sing praises to Your name.

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Unchecked Copy Box Psa 21:13

Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 21:13 - Be exalted, O LORD, in Your strength;
We will sing and praise Your power.

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Unchecked Copy Box Psa 27:6

Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 27:6 - And now my head will be lifted up above my enemies around me,
And I will offer in His tent sacrifices [fn]with shouts of joy;
I will sing, yes, I will sing praises to the LORD.

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Unchecked Copy Box Psa 30:4

Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 30:4 - Sing praise to the LORD, you His godly ones,
And give thanks to His holy [fn]name.

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Unchecked Copy Box Psa 30:12

Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 30:12 - That my [fn]soul may sing praise to You and not be silent.
O LORD my God, I will give thanks to You forever.

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Unchecked Copy Box Psa 33:2

Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 33:2 - Give thanks to the LORD with the lyre;
Sing praises to Him with a harp of ten strings.

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Unchecked Copy Box Psa 33:3

Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 33:3 - Sing to Him a new song;
Play skillfully with a shout of joy.

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Unchecked Copy Box Psa 47:6

Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 47:6 - Sing praises to God, sing praises;
Sing praises to our King, sing praises.

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Unchecked Copy Box Psa 47:7

Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 47:7 - For God is the King of all the earth;
Sing praises with a [fn]skillful psalm.

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Unchecked Copy Box Psa 57:7

Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 57:7 - My heart is steadfast, O God, my heart is steadfast;
I will sing, yes, I will sing praises!

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Unchecked Copy Box Psa 57:9

Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 57:9 - I will give thanks to You, O Lord, among the peoples;
I will sing praises to You among the [fn]nations.

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Unchecked Copy Box Psa 59:17

Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 59:17 - O my strength, I will sing praises to You;
For God is my stronghold, the [fn]God who shows me lovingkindness.

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Unchecked Copy Box Psa 61:8

Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 61:8 - So I will sing praise to Your name forever,
That I may pay my vows day by day.

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Unchecked Copy Box Psa 66:2

Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 66:2 - Sing the glory of His name;
Make His praise glorious.

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Unchecked Copy Box Psa 66:4

Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 66:4 - “All the earth will worship You,
And will sing praises to You;
They will sing praises to Your name.” [fn]Selah.

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Unchecked Copy Box Psa 68:4

Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 68:4 - Sing to God, sing praises to His name;
[fn]Lift up a song for Him who rides through the deserts,
Whose name is [fn]the LORD, and exult before Him.

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Unchecked Copy Box Psa 68:25

Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 68:25 - The singers went on, the musicians after them,
[fn]In the midst of the maidens beating tambourines.

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Unchecked Copy Box Psa 68:32

Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 68:32 - Sing to God, O kingdoms of the earth,
Sing praises to the Lord, Selah.

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Unchecked Copy Box Psa 68:33

Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 68:33 - To Him who rides upon the [fn]highest heavens, which are from ancient times;
Behold, He [fn]speaks forth with His voice, a mighty voice.

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Unchecked Copy Box Psa 69:12

Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 69:12 - Those who sit in the gate talk about me,
And I am the [fn]song of the drunkards.

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Unchecked Copy Box Psa 71:22

Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 71:22 - I will also praise You with [fn]a harp,
Even Your [fn]truth, O my God;
To You I will sing praises with the lyre,
O Holy One of Israel.

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Unchecked Copy Box Psa 71:23

Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 71:23 - My lips will shout for joy when I sing praises to You;
And my soul, which You have redeemed.

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Unchecked Copy Box Psa 75:9

Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 75:9 - But as for me, I will declare it forever;
I will sing praises to the God of Jacob.

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Unchecked Copy Box Psa 92:1

Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 92:1 - A Psalm, a Song for the Sabbath day.
It is good to give thanks to the LORD
And to sing praises to Your name, O Most High;

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Unchecked Copy Box Psa 98:4

Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 98:4 - Shout joyfully to the LORD, all the earth;
Break forth and sing for joy and sing praises.

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Unchecked Copy Box Psa 98:5

Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 98:5 - Sing praises to the LORD with the lyre,
With the lyre and the [fn]sound of melody.

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Unchecked Copy Box Psa 101:2

Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 101:2 - I will [fn]give heed to the [fn]blameless way.
When will You come to me?
I will walk within my house in the [fn]integrity of my heart.

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Unchecked Copy Box Psa 104:33

Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 104:33 - [fn]I will sing to the LORD [fn]as long as I live;
[fn]I will sing praise to my God [fn]while I have my being.

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Unchecked Copy Box Psa 105:2

Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 105:2 - Sing to Him, sing praises to Him;
[fn]Speak of all His [fn]wonders.

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Unchecked Copy Box Psa 108:1

Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 108:1 - A Song, a Psalm of David.
My heart is steadfast, O God;
I will sing, I will sing praises, even with my [fn]soul.

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Unchecked Copy Box Psa 108:3

Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 108:3 - I will give thanks to You, O LORD, among the peoples,
And I will sing praises to You among the nations.

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Unchecked Copy Box Psa 135:3

Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 135:3 - [fn]Praise [fn]the LORD, for the LORD is good;
Sing praises to His name, for it is lovely.

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Unchecked Copy Box Psa 138:1

Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 138:1 - A Psalm of David.
I will give You thanks with all my heart;
I will sing praises to You before the gods.

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Unchecked Copy Box Psa 144:9

Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 144:9 - I will sing a new song to You, O God;
Upon a harp of ten strings I will sing praises to You,

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Unchecked Copy Box Psa 146:2

Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 146:2 - I will praise the LORD while I live;
I will sing praises to my God while I have my being.

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Unchecked Copy Box Psa 147:7

Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 147:7 - Sing to the LORD with thanksgiving;
Sing praises to our God on the lyre,

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Unchecked Copy Box Psa 149:3

Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 149:3 - Let them praise His name with dancing;
Let them sing praises to Him with timbrel and lyre.
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