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Lexicon :: Strong's G5568 - psalmos

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ψαλμός
Transliteration
psalmos (Key)
Pronunciation
psal-mos'
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Part of Speech
masculine noun
Root Word (Etymology)
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Vine's Expository Dictionary: View Entry

TDNT Reference: 8:489,1225

Trench's Synonyms: lxxviii. ψαλμός, ὕμνος, ᾠδή.

Strong’s Definitions

ψαλμός psalmós, psal-mos'; from G5567; a set piece of music, i.e. a sacred ode (accompanied with the voice, harp or other instrument; a "psalm"); collectively, the book of the Psalms:—psalm. Compare G5603.

KJV Translation Count — Total: 7x

The KJV translates Strong's G5568 in the following manner: psalm (5x), Psalm (2x).

KJV Translation Count — Total: 7x
The KJV translates Strong's G5568 in the following manner: psalm (5x), Psalm (2x).

  1. a striking, twanging

    1. of a striking the chords of a musical instrument

    2. of a pious song, a psalm

Strong’s Definitions [?](Strong’s Definitions Legend)
ψαλμός psalmós, psal-mos'; from G5567; a set piece of music, i.e. a sacred ode (accompanied with the voice, harp or other instrument; a "psalm"); collectively, the book of the Psalms:—psalm. Compare G5603.
STRONGS G5568:
ψαλμός, ψαλμοῦ, ὁ (ψάλλω), a striking, twanging ((Euripides, others)); specifically, a striking the chords of a musical instrument ((Pindar, Aeschylus, others)); hence, a pious song, a psalm (the Sept. chiefly for מִזְמור), Ephesians 5:19; Colossians 3:16; the phrase ἔχειν ψαλμόν is used of one who has it in his heart to sing or recite a song of the sort, 1 Corinthians 14:26 (cf. Heinrici at the passage, and Lightfoot on Col. as above); one of the songs of the book of the O. T. which is entitled ψαλμοί, Acts 13:33; plural the (book of) Psalms Luke 24:44; βίβλος ψαλμῶν, Luke 20:42; Acts 1:20. (Synonym: see ὕμνος, at the end.)
THAYER’S GREEK LEXICON, Electronic Database.
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BLB Scripture Index of Thayer's

Luke
20:42; 24:44
Acts
1:20; 13:33
1 Corinthians
14:26
Ephesians
5:19
Colossians
3:16

Word / Phrase / Strong's Search

Strong's Number G5568 matches the Greek ψαλμός (psalmos),
which occurs 80 times in 80 verses in the LXX Greek.

Page 1 / 2 (1Sa 16:18–Psa 79:1)

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Unchecked Copy Box 1Sa 16:18

Unchecked Copy Box1Sa 16:18 - One of the servants said to Saul, “One of Jesse’s sons from Bethlehem is a talented harp player. Not only that—he is a brave warrior, a man of war, and has good judgment. He is also a fine-looking young man, and the LORD is with him.”

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Unchecked Copy Box2Sa 23:1 - These are the last words of David:
“David, the son of Jesse, speaks—
David, the man who was raised up so high,
David, the man anointed by the God of Jacob,
David, the sweet psalmist of Israel.[fn]

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Unchecked Copy Box Job 21:12

Unchecked Copy BoxJob 21:12 - They sing with tambourine and harp.
They celebrate to the sound of the flute.

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Unchecked Copy Box Job 30:31

Unchecked Copy BoxJob 30:31 - My harp plays sad music,
and my flute accompanies those who weep.

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Unchecked Copy Box Psa 3:1

Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 3:1 - A psalm of David, regarding the time David fled from his son Absalom.

O LORD, I have so many enemies;
so many are against me.

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Unchecked Copy Box Psa 4:1

Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 4:1 - For the choir director: A psalm of David, to be accompanied by stringed instruments.

Answer me when I call to you,
O God who declares me innocent.
Free me from my troubles.
Have mercy on me and hear my prayer.

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Unchecked Copy Box Psa 5:1

Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 5:1 - For the choir director: A psalm of David, to be accompanied by the flute.

O LORD, hear me as I pray;
pay attention to my groaning.

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Unchecked Copy Box Psa 6:1

Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 6:1 - For the choir director: A psalm of David, to be accompanied by an eight-stringed instrument.[fn]

O LORD, don’t rebuke me in your anger
or discipline me in your rage.

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Unchecked Copy Box Psa 7:1

Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 7:1 - A psalm of David, which he sang to the LORD concerning Cush of the tribe of Benjamin.

I come to you for protection, O LORD my God.
Save me from my persecutors—rescue me!

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Unchecked Copy Box Psa 8:1

Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 8:1 - For the choir director: A psalm of David, to be accompanied by a stringed instrument.[fn]

O LORD, our Lord, your majestic name fills the earth!
Your glory is higher than the heavens.

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Unchecked Copy Box Psa 9:1

Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 9:1 - For the choir director: A psalm of David, to be sung to the tune “Death of the Son.”

I will praise you, LORD, with all my heart;
I will tell of all the marvelous things you have done.

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Unchecked Copy Box Psa 11:1

Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 11:1 - For the choir director: A psalm of David.

I trust in the LORD for protection.
So why do you say to me,
“Fly like a bird to the mountains for safety!

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Unchecked Copy Box Psa 12:1

Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 12:1 - For the choir director: A psalm of David, to be accompanied by an eight-stringed instrument.[fn]

Help, O LORD, for the godly are fast disappearing!
The faithful have vanished from the earth!

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Unchecked Copy Box Psa 13:1

Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 13:1 - For the choir director: A psalm of David.

O LORD, how long will you forget me? Forever?
How long will you look the other way?

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Unchecked Copy Box Psa 14:1

Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 14:1 - For the choir director: A psalm of David.

Only fools say in their hearts,
“There is no God.”
They are corrupt, and their actions are evil;
not one of them does good!

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Unchecked Copy Box Psa 15:1

Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 15:1 - A psalm of David.

Who may worship in your sanctuary, LORD?
Who may enter your presence on your holy hill?

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Unchecked Copy Box Psa 19:1

Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 19:1 - For the choir director: A psalm of David.

The heavens proclaim the glory of God.
The skies display his craftsmanship.

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Unchecked Copy Box Psa 20:1

Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 20:1 - For the choir director: A psalm of David.

In times of trouble, may the LORD answer your cry.
May the name of the God of Jacob keep you safe from all harm.

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Unchecked Copy Box Psa 21:1

Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 21:1 - For the choir director: A psalm of David.

How the king rejoices in your strength, O LORD!
He shouts with joy because you give him victory.

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Unchecked Copy Box Psa 22:1

Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 22:1 - For the choir director: A psalm of David, to be sung to the tune “Doe of the Dawn.”

My God, my God, why have you abandoned me?
Why are you so far away when I groan for help?

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Unchecked Copy Box Psa 23:1

Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 23:1 - A psalm of David.

The LORD is my shepherd;
I have all that I need.

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Unchecked Copy Box Psa 24:1

Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 24:1 - A psalm of David.

The earth is the LORD’s, and everything in it.
The world and all its people belong to him.

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Unchecked Copy Box Psa 25:1

Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 25:1 - A psalm of David.

O LORD, I give my life to you.

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Unchecked Copy Box Psa 29:1

Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 29:1 - A psalm of David.

Honor the LORD, you heavenly beings[fn];
honor the LORD for his glory and strength.

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Unchecked Copy Box Psa 30:1

Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 30:1 - A psalm of David. A song for the dedication of the Temple.

I will exalt you, LORD, for you rescued me.
You refused to let my enemies triumph over me.

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Unchecked Copy Box Psa 31:1

Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 31:1 - For the choir director: A psalm of David.

O LORD, I have come to you for protection;
don’t let me be disgraced.
Save me, for you do what is right.

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Unchecked Copy Box Psa 38:1

Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 38:1 - A psalm of David, asking God to remember him.

O LORD, don’t rebuke me in your anger
or discipline me in your rage!

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Unchecked Copy Box Psa 40:1

Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 40:1 - For the choir director: A psalm of David.

I waited patiently for the LORD to help me,
and he turned to me and heard my cry.

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Unchecked Copy Box Psa 41:1

Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 41:1 - For the choir director: A psalm of David.

Oh, the joys of those who are kind to the poor!
The LORD rescues them when they are in trouble.

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Unchecked Copy Box Psa 43:1

Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 43:1 - Declare me innocent, O God!
Defend me against these ungodly people.
Rescue me from these unjust liars.

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Unchecked Copy Box Psa 44:1

Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 44:1 - For the choir director: A psalm[fn] of the descendants of Korah.

O God, we have heard it with our own ears—
our ancestors have told us
of all you did in their day,
in days long ago:

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Unchecked Copy Box Psa 46:1

Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 46:1 - For the choir director: A song of the descendants of Korah, to be sung by soprano voices.[fn]

God is our refuge and strength,
always ready to help in times of trouble.

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Unchecked Copy Box Psa 47:1

Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 47:1 - For the choir director: A psalm of the descendants of Korah.

Come, everyone! Clap your hands!
Shout to God with joyful praise!

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Unchecked Copy Box Psa 48:1

Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 48:1 - A song. A psalm of the descendants of Korah.

How great is the LORD,
how deserving of praise,
in the city of our God,
which sits on his holy mountain!

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Unchecked Copy Box Psa 49:1

Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 49:1 - For the choir director: A psalm of the descendants of Korah.

Listen to this, all you people!
Pay attention, everyone in the world!

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Unchecked Copy Box Psa 50:1

Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 50:1 - A psalm of Asaph.

The LORD, the Mighty One, is God,
and he has spoken;
he has summoned all humanity
from where the sun rises to where it sets.

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Unchecked Copy Box Psa 51:1

Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 51:1 - For the choir director: A psalm of David, regarding the time Nathan the prophet came to him after David had committed adultery with Bathsheba.

Have mercy on me, O God,
because of your unfailing love.
Because of your great compassion,
blot out the stain of my sins.

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Unchecked Copy Box Psa 62:1

Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 62:1 - For Jeduthun, the choir director: A psalm of David.

I wait quietly before God,
for my victory comes from him.

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Unchecked Copy Box Psa 63:1

Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 63:1 - A psalm of David, regarding a time when David was in the wilderness of Judah.

O God, you are my God;
I earnestly search for you.
My soul thirsts for you;
my whole body longs for you
in this parched and weary land
where there is no water.

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Unchecked Copy Box Psa 64:1

Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 64:1 - For the choir director: A psalm of David.

O God, listen to my complaint.
Protect my life from my enemies’ threats.

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Unchecked Copy Box Psa 65:1

Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 65:1 - For the choir director: A song. A psalm of David.

What mighty praise, O God,
belongs to you in Zion.
We will fulfill our vows to you,

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Unchecked Copy Box Psa 66:1

Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 66:1 - For the choir director: A song. A psalm.

Shout joyful praises to God, all the earth!

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Unchecked Copy Box Psa 67:1

Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 67:1 - For the choir director: A song. A psalm, to be accompanied by stringed instruments.

May God be merciful and bless us.
May his face smile with favor on us.
Interlude

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Unchecked Copy Box Psa 68:1

Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 68:1 - For the choir director: A song. A psalm of David.

Rise up, O God, and scatter your enemies.
Let those who hate God run for their lives.

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Unchecked Copy Box Psa 71:22

Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 71:22 - Then I will praise you with music on the harp,
because you are faithful to your promises, O my God.
I will sing praises to you with a lyre,
O Holy One of Israel.

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Unchecked Copy Box Psa 73:1

Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 73:1 - A psalm of Asaph.

Truly God is good to Israel,
to those whose hearts are pure.

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Unchecked Copy Box Psa 75:1

Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 75:1 - For the choir director: A psalm of Asaph. A song to be sung to the tune “Do Not Destroy!”

We thank you, O God!
We give thanks because you are near.
People everywhere tell of your wonderful deeds.

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Unchecked Copy Box Psa 76:1

Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 76:1 - For the choir director: A psalm of Asaph. A song to be accompanied by stringed instruments.

God is honored in Judah;
his name is great in Israel.

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Unchecked Copy Box Psa 77:1

Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 77:1 - For Jeduthun, the choir director: A psalm of Asaph.

I cry out to God; yes, I shout.
Oh, that God would listen to me!

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Unchecked Copy Box Psa 79:1

Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 79:1 - A psalm of Asaph.

O God, pagan nations have conquered your land,
your special possession.
They have defiled your holy Temple
and made Jerusalem a heap of ruins.

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