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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 ye kings; give ear, O ye princes; I, even I, will sing unto the LORD; I will sing praise to the LORD God of Israel.

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Unchecked Copy Box 1Sa 16:16

Unchecked Copy Box1Sa 16:16 - Let our lord now command thy servants, which are before thee, to seek out a man, who is a cunning player on an harp: and it shall come to pass, when the evil spirit from God is upon thee, that he shall play with his hand, and thou shalt be well.

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Unchecked Copy Box 1Sa 16:17

Unchecked Copy Box1Sa 16:17 - And Saul said unto his servants, Provide me now a man that can play well, and bring him to me.

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Unchecked Copy Box 1Sa 16:23

Unchecked Copy Box1Sa 16:23 - And it came to pass, when the evil spirit from God was upon Saul, that David took an harp, and played with his hand: so Saul was refreshed, and was well, and the evil spirit departed from him.

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Unchecked Copy Box 1Sa 19:9

Unchecked Copy Box1Sa 19:9 - And the evil spirit from the LORD was upon Saul, as he sat in his house with his javelin in his hand: and David played with his hand.

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Unchecked Copy Box 2Sa 22:50

Unchecked Copy Box2Sa 22:50 - Therefore I will give thanks unto thee, O LORD, among the heathen, and I will sing praises unto thy 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 to pass, 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 praise 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 rejoice in thee: I will sing praise to thy name, O thou most High.

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Unchecked Copy Box Psa 9:11

Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 9:11 - Sing praises to the LORD, which dwelleth in Zion: declare among the people his doings.

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Unchecked Copy Box Psa 13:5

Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 13:5 - But I have trusted in thy mercy; my heart shall rejoice in thy salvation.

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Unchecked Copy Box Psa 18:49

Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 18:49 - Therefore will I give thanks unto thee, O LORD, among the heathen, and sing praises unto thy name.

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Unchecked Copy Box Psa 21:13

Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 21:13 - Be thou exalted, LORD, in thine own strength: so will we sing and praise thy power.

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Unchecked Copy Box Psa 27:6

Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 27:6 - And now shall mine head be lifted up above mine enemies round about me: therefore will I offer in his tabernacle sacrifices of joy; I will sing, yea, I will sing praises unto the LORD.

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Unchecked Copy Box Psa 30:4

Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 30:4 - Sing unto the LORD, O ye saints of his, and give thanks at the remembrance of his holiness.

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Unchecked Copy Box Psa 30:12

Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 30:12 - To the end that my glory may sing praise to thee, and not be silent. O LORD my God, I will give thanks unto thee for ever.

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Unchecked Copy Box Psa 33:2

Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 33:2 - Praise the LORD with harp: sing unto him with the psaltery and an instrument of ten strings.

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Unchecked Copy Box Psa 33:3

Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 33:3 - Sing unto him a new song; play skilfully with a loud noise.

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Unchecked Copy Box Psa 47:6

Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 47:6 - Sing praises to God, sing praises: sing praises unto 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 ye praises with understanding.

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Unchecked Copy Box Psa 57:7

Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 57:7 - My heart is fixed, O God, my heart is fixed: I will sing and give praise.

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Unchecked Copy Box Psa 57:9

Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 57:9 - I will praise thee, O Lord, among the people: I will sing unto thee among the nations.

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Unchecked Copy Box Psa 59:17

Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 59:17 - Unto thee, O my strength, will I sing: for God is my defence, and the God of my mercy.

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Unchecked Copy Box Psa 61:8

Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 61:8 - So will I sing praise unto thy name for ever, that I may daily perform my vows.

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Unchecked Copy Box Psa 66:2

Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 66:2 - Sing forth the honour 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 shall worship thee, and shall sing unto thee; they shall sing to thy name. Selah.

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Unchecked Copy Box Psa 68:4

Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 68:4 - Sing unto God, sing praises to his name: extol him that rideth upon the heavens by his name JAH, and rejoice before him.

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Unchecked Copy Box Psa 68:25

Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 68:25 - The singers went before, the players on instruments followed after; among them were the damsels playing with timbrels.

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Unchecked Copy Box Psa 68:32

Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 68:32 - Sing unto God, ye kingdoms of the earth; O sing praises unto the Lord; Selah:

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Unchecked Copy Box Psa 68:33

Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 68:33 - To him that rideth upon the heavens of heavens, which were of old; lo, he doth send out his voice, and that a mighty voice.

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Unchecked Copy Box Psa 69:12

Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 69:12 - They that sit in the gate speak against me; and I was the song of the drunkards.

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Unchecked Copy Box Psa 71:22

Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 71:22 - I will also praise thee with the psaltery, even thy truth, O my God: unto thee will I sing with the harp, O thou Holy One of Israel.

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Unchecked Copy Box Psa 71:23

Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 71:23 - My lips shall greatly rejoice when I sing unto thee; and my soul, which thou hast redeemed.

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Unchecked Copy Box Psa 75:9

Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 75:9 - But I will declare for ever; 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 or Song for the sabbath day.]] It is a good thing to give thanks unto the LORD, and to sing praises unto thy name, O most High:

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Unchecked Copy Box Psa 98:4

Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 98:4 - Make a joyful noise unto the LORD, all the earth: make a loud noise, and rejoice, and sing praise.

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Unchecked Copy Box Psa 98:5

Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 98:5 - Sing unto the LORD with the harp; with the harp, and the voice of a psalm.

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Unchecked Copy Box Psa 101:2

Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 101:2 - I will behave myself wisely in a perfect way. O when wilt thou come unto me? I will walk within my house with a perfect heart.

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Unchecked Copy Box Psa 104:33

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

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Unchecked Copy Box Psa 105:2

Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 105:2 - Sing unto him, sing psalms unto him: talk ye of all his wondrous works.

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Unchecked Copy Box Psa 108:1

Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 108:1 - [[A Song or Psalm of David.]] O God, my heart is fixed; I will sing and give praise, even with my glory.

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Unchecked Copy Box Psa 108:3

Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 108:3 - I will praise thee, O LORD, among the people: and I will sing praises unto thee among the nations.

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Unchecked Copy Box Psa 135:3

Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 135:3 - Praise the LORD; for the LORD is good: sing praises unto his name; for it is pleasant.

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Unchecked Copy Box Psa 138:1

Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 138:1 - [[A Psalm of David.]] I will praise thee with my whole heart: before the gods will I sing praise unto thee.

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Unchecked Copy Box Psa 144:9

Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 144:9 - I will sing a new song unto thee, O God: upon a psaltery and an instrument of ten strings will I sing praises unto thee.

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Unchecked Copy Box Psa 146:2

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

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Unchecked Copy Box Psa 147:7

Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 147:7 - Sing unto the LORD with thanksgiving; sing praise upon the harp unto our God:

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Unchecked Copy Box Psa 149:3

Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 149:3 - Let them praise his name in the dance: let them sing praises unto him with the timbrel and harp.
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