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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! Pay attention, O rulers! I will sing to the LORD! I will sing to the LORD God of Israel!

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Unchecked Copy Box 1Sa 16:16

Unchecked Copy Box1Sa 16:16 - Let our lord instruct his servants who are here before you to look for a man who knows how to play the lyre. Then whenever the evil spirit from God comes upon you, he can play the lyre and you will feel better."

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Unchecked Copy Box 1Sa 16:17

Unchecked Copy Box1Sa 16:17 - So Saul said to his servants, "Find me a man who plays well and bring him to me."

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Unchecked Copy Box 1Sa 16:23

Unchecked Copy Box1Sa 16:23 - So whenever the spirit from God would come upon Saul, David would take his lyre and play it. This would bring relief to Saul and make him feel better. Then the evil spirit would leave him alone.

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Unchecked Copy Box 1Sa 19:9

Unchecked Copy Box1Sa 19:9 - Then an evil spirit from the LORD came upon Saul. He was sitting in his house with his spear in his hand, while David was playing the lyre.

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Unchecked Copy Box 2Sa 22:50

Unchecked Copy Box2Sa 22:50 - So I will give you thanks, O LORD, before the nations! I will sing praises to you.

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Unchecked Copy Box 2Ki 3:15

Unchecked Copy Box2Ki 3:15 - But now, get me a musician." When the musician played, the LORD energized him,

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Unchecked Copy Box Psa 7:17

Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 7:17 - I will thank the LORD for his justice; I will sing praises to the sovereign LORD!

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Unchecked Copy Box Psa 9:2

Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 9:2 - I will be happy and rejoice in you! I will sing praises to you, O sovereign One!

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Unchecked Copy Box Psa 9:11

Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 9:11 - Sing praises to the LORD, who rules in Zion! Tell the nations what he has done!

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Unchecked Copy Box Psa 13:5

Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 13:5 - But I trust in your faithfulness. May I rejoice because of your deliverance!

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Unchecked Copy Box Psa 18:49

Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 18:49 - So I will give you thanks before the nations, O LORD! I will sing praises to you!

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Unchecked Copy Box Psa 21:13

Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 21:13 - Rise up, O LORD, in strength! We will sing and praise your power!

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Unchecked Copy Box Psa 27:6

Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 27:6 - Now I will triumph over my enemies who surround me! I will offer sacrifices in his dwelling place and shout for joy! I will sing praises to the LORD!

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Unchecked Copy Box Psa 30:4

Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 30:4 - Sing to the LORD, you faithful followers of his; give thanks to his holy name.

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Unchecked Copy Box Psa 30:12

Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 30:12 - So now my heart will sing to you and not be silent; O LORD my God, I will always give thanks to you.

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Unchecked Copy Box Psa 33:2

Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 33:2 - Give thanks to the LORD with the harp! Sing to him to the accompaniment of a ten-stringed instrument!

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Unchecked Copy Box Psa 33:3

Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 33:3 - Sing to him a new song! Play skillfully as you shout out your praises to him!

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Unchecked Copy Box Psa 47:6

Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 47:6 - Sing to God! Sing! Sing to our king! Sing!

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Unchecked Copy Box Psa 47:7

Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 47:7 - For God is king of the whole earth! Sing a well-written song!

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Unchecked Copy Box Psa 57:7

Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 57:7 - I am determined, O God! I am determined! I will sing and praise you!

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Unchecked Copy Box Psa 57:9

Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 57:9 - I will give you thanks before the nations, O Master! I will sing praises to you before foreigners!

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Unchecked Copy Box Psa 59:17

Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 59:17 - You are my source of strength! I will sing praises to you! For God is my refuge, the God who loves me.

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Unchecked Copy Box Psa 61:8

Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 61:8 - Then I will sing praises to your name continually, as I fulfill my vows day after day.

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Unchecked Copy Box Psa 66:2

Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 66:2 - Sing praises about the majesty of his reputation! Give him the honor he deserves!

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Unchecked Copy Box Psa 66:4

Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 66:4 - All the earth worships you and sings praises to you! They sing praises to your name!" (Selah)

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Unchecked Copy Box Psa 68:4

Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 68:4 - Sing to God! Sing praises to his name! Exalt the one who rides on the clouds! For the LORD is his name! Rejoice before him!

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Unchecked Copy Box Psa 68:25

Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 68:25 - Singers walk in front; musicians follow playing their stringed instruments, in the midst of young women playing tambourines.

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Unchecked Copy Box Psa 68:32

Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 68:32 - O kingdoms of the earth, sing to God! Sing praises to the Lord, (Selah)

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Unchecked Copy Box Psa 68:33

Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 68:33 - to the one who rides through the sky from ancient times! Look! He thunders loudly.

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Unchecked Copy Box Psa 69:12

Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 69:12 - Those who sit at the city gate gossip about me; drunkards mock me in their songs.

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Unchecked Copy Box Psa 71:22

Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 71:22 - I will express my thanks to you with a stringed instrument, praising your faithfulness, O my God! I will sing praises to you accompanied by a harp, 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! Yes, I will sing your praises! I will praise you when you rescue me!

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Unchecked Copy Box Psa 75:9

Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 75:9 - As for me, I will continually tell what you have done; I will sing praises to the God of Jacob!

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Unchecked Copy Box Psa 92:1

Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 92:1 - It is fitting to thank the LORD, and to sing praises to your name, O sovereign One!

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Unchecked Copy Box Psa 98:4

Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 98:4 - Shout out praises to the LORD, all the earth! Break out in a joyful shout and sing!

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Unchecked Copy Box Psa 98:5

Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 98:5 - Sing to the LORD accompanied by a harp, accompanied by a harp and the sound of music!

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Unchecked Copy Box Psa 101:2

Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 101:2 - I will walk in the way of integrity. When will you come to me? I will conduct my business with integrity in the midst of my palace.

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Unchecked Copy Box Psa 104:33

Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 104:33 - I will sing to the LORD as long as I live; I will sing praise to my God as long as I exist!

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Unchecked Copy Box Psa 105:2

Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 105:2 - Sing to him! Make music to him! Tell about all his miraculous deeds!

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Unchecked Copy Box Psa 108:1

Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 108:1 - I am determined, O God! I will sing and praise you with my whole heart.

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Unchecked Copy Box Psa 108:3

Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 108:3 - I will give you thanks before the nations, O LORD! I will sing praises to you before foreigners!

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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 to his name, for it is pleasant!

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Unchecked Copy Box Psa 138:1

Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 138:1 - I will give you thanks with all my heart; before the heavenly assembly I will sing praises to you.

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Unchecked Copy Box Psa 144:9

Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 144:9 - O God, I will sing a new song to you! Accompanied by a ten-stringed instrument, 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 as long as I live! I will sing praises to my God as long as I exist!

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Unchecked Copy Box Psa 147:7

Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 147:7 - Offer to the LORD a song of thanks! Sing praises to our God to the accompaniment of a harp!

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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 to the accompaniment of the tambourine and harp!
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