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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 BoxJdg 5:3

Unchecked Copy BoxJdg 5:3 - “Hear this, you kings! Listen, you rulers! I, even I, will sing to[fn] the LORD; I will praise the LORD, the God of Israel, in song.

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Unchecked Copy Box1Sa 16:16

Unchecked Copy Box1Sa 16:16 - Let our lord command his servants here to search for someone who can play the lyre. He will play when the evil spirit from God comes on you, and you will feel better.”

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Unchecked Copy Box1Sa 16:17

Unchecked Copy Box1Sa 16:17 - So Saul said to his attendants, “Find someone who plays well and bring him to me.”

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Unchecked Copy Box1Sa 16:23

Unchecked Copy Box1Sa 16:23 - Whenever the spirit from God came on Saul, David would take up his lyre and play. Then relief would come to Saul; he would feel better, and the evil spirit would leave him.

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Unchecked Copy Box1Sa 19:9

Unchecked Copy Box1Sa 19:9 - But an evil[fn] spirit from the LORD came on Saul as he was sitting in his house with his spear in his hand. While David was playing the lyre,

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Unchecked Copy Box2Sa 22:50

Unchecked Copy Box2Sa 22:50 - Therefore I will praise you, LORD, among the nations; I will sing the praises of your name.

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Unchecked Copy Box2Ki 3:15

Unchecked Copy Box2Ki 3:15 - But now bring me a harpist.” While the harpist was playing, the hand of the LORD came on Elisha

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Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 7:17

Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 7:17 - I will give thanks to the LORD because of his righteousness; I will sing the praises of the name of the LORD Most High.

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Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 9:2

Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 9:2 - I will be glad and rejoice in you; I will sing the praises of your name, O Most High.

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Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 9:11

Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 9:11 - Sing the praises of the LORD, enthroned in Zion; proclaim among the nations what he has done.

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Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 13:5

Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 13:5 - But I trust in your unfailing love; my heart rejoices in your salvation.

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Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 18:49

Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 18:49 - Therefore I will praise you, LORD, among the nations; I will sing the praises of your name.

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Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 21:13

Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 21:13 - Be exalted in your strength, LORD; we will sing and praise your might.

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Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 27:6

Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 27:6 - Then my head will be exalted above the enemies who surround me; at his sacred tent I will sacrifice with shouts of joy; I will sing and make music to the LORD.

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Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 30:4

Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 30:4 - Sing the praises of the LORD, you his faithful people; praise his holy name.

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Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 30:12

Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 30:12 - that my heart may sing your praises and not be silent. LORD my God, I will praise you forever.

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Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 33:2

Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 33:2 - Praise the LORD with the harp; make music to him on the ten-stringed lyre.

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Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 33:3

Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 33:3 - Sing to him a new song; play skillfully, and shout for joy.

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Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 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 BoxPsa 47:7

Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 47:7 - For God is the King of all the earth; sing to him a psalm of praise.

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Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 57:7

Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 57:7 - My heart, O God, is steadfast, my heart is steadfast; I will sing and make music.

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Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 57:9

Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 57:9 - I will praise you, Lord, among the nations; I will sing of you among the peoples.

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Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 59:17

Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 59:17 - You are my strength, I sing praise to you; you, God, are my fortress, my God on whom I can rely.

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Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 61:8

Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 61:8 - Then I will ever sing in praise of your name and fulfill my vows day after day.

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Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 66:2

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

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Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 66:4

Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 66:4 - All the earth bows down to you; they sing praise to you, they sing the praises of your name.”[fn]

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Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 68:4

Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 68:4 - Sing to God, sing in praise of his name, extol him who rides on the clouds[fn]; rejoice before him—his name is the LORD.

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Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 68:25

Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 68:25 - In front are the singers, after them the musicians; with them are the young women playing the timbrels.

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Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 68:32

Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 68:32 - Sing to God, you kingdoms of the earth, sing praise to the Lord,

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Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 68:33

Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 68:33 - to him who rides across the highest heavens, the ancient heavens, who thunders with mighty voice.

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Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 69:12

Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 69:12 - Those who sit at the gate mock me, and I am the song of the drunkards.

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Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 71:22

Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 71:22 - I will praise you with the harp for your faithfulness, my God; I will sing praise to you with the lyre, Holy One of Israel.

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Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 71:23

Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 71:23 - My lips will shout for joy when I sing praise to you— I whom you have delivered.

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Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 75:9

Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 75:9 - As for me, I will declare this forever; I will sing praise to the God of Jacob,

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Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 92:1

Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 92:1 - [fn]A psalm. A song. For the Sabbath day. It is good to praise the LORD and make music to your name, O Most High,

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Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 98:4

Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 98:4 - Shout for joy to the LORD, all the earth, burst into jubilant song with music;

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Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 98:5

Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 98:5 - make music to the LORD with the harp, with the harp and the sound of singing,

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Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 101:2 - I will be careful to lead a blameless life— when will you come to me? I will conduct the affairs of my house with a blameless heart.

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Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 104:33

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

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Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 105:2

Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 105:2 - Sing to him, sing praise to him; tell of all his wonderful acts.

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Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 108:1

Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 108:1 - [fn]A song. A psalm of David. My heart, O God, is steadfast; I will sing and make music with all my soul.

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Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 108:3

Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 108:3 - I will praise you, LORD, among the nations; I will sing of you among the peoples.

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Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 135:3

Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 135:3 - Praise the LORD, for the LORD is good; sing praise to his name, for that is pleasant.

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Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 138:1

Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 138:1 - Of David. I will praise you, LORD, with all my heart; before the “gods” I will sing your praise.

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Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 144:9

Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 144:9 - I will sing a new song to you, my God; on the ten-stringed lyre I will make music to you,

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Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 146:2

Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 146:2 - I will praise the LORD all my life; I will sing praise to my God as long as I live.

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Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 147:7

Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 147:7 - Sing to the LORD with grateful praise; make music to our God on the harp.

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Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 149:3

Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 149:3 - Let them praise his name with dancing and make music to him with timbrel and harp.
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