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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 princes!
I, even I, will sing to 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 master now command your servants, who are before you, to seek out a man who is a skillful player on the harp. And it shall be that he will play it with his hand when the distressing spirit from God is upon you, and you shall be well.”

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Unchecked Copy Box 1Sa 16:17

Unchecked Copy Box1Sa 16:17 - So Saul said to his servants, “Provide 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 - And so it was, whenever the spirit from God was upon Saul, that David would take a harp and play it with his hand. Then Saul would become refreshed and well, and the distressing spirit would depart from him.

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Unchecked Copy Box 1Sa 19:9

Unchecked Copy Box1Sa 19:9 - Now the distressing spirit from the LORD came upon Saul as he sat in his house with his spear in his hand. And David was playing music 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 Gentiles,
And 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 musician.” Then it happened, when the musician 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 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 His deeds among the people.

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Unchecked Copy Box Psa 13:5

Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 13:5 - But I have trusted in Your mercy;
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, O LORD, among the Gentiles,
And 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 own 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 shall be lifted up above my enemies all around me;
Therefore I will offer sacrifices of joy in His tabernacle;
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 saints of His,
And give thanks at the remembrance of His holy name.[fn]

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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 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 - Praise the LORD with the harp;
Make melody to Him with an instrument 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 understanding.

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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 and give praise.

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Unchecked Copy Box Psa 57:9

Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 57:9 - I will praise You, O Lord, among the peoples;
I will sing to You among the nations.

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Unchecked Copy Box Psa 59:17

Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 59:17 - To You, O my Strength, I will sing praises;
For God is my defense,
My God of mercy.

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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 daily perform my vows.

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Unchecked Copy Box Psa 66:2

Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 66:2 - Sing out the honor 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 You
And sing praises to You;
They shall 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;
Extol Him who rides on the clouds,[fn]
By His name YAH,
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 maidens playing timbrels.

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Unchecked Copy Box Psa 68:32

Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 68:32 - Sing to God, you kingdoms of the earth;
Oh, 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 on the heaven of heavens, which were of old!
Indeed, He sends out 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 speak against me,
And I am the song of the drunkards.

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Unchecked Copy Box Psa 71:22

Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 71:22 - Also with the lute I will praise You—
And Your faithfulness, O my God!
To You I will sing with the harp,
O 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 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 I will declare 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 in song, rejoice, and sing praises.

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Unchecked Copy Box Psa 98:5

Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 98:5 - Sing to the LORD with the harp,
With the harp and the sound of a psalm,

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Unchecked Copy Box Psa 101:2

Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 101:2 - I will behave wisely in a perfect way.
Oh, when will You come to 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 to 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 to Him, sing psalms to Him;
Talk of all His wondrous works!

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Unchecked Copy Box Psa 108:1

Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 108:1 - A Song. A Psalm of David.

O God, my heart is steadfast;
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 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 - 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 - A Psalm of David.

I will praise You with my whole heart;
Before the gods I will sing praises to You.

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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;
On 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 - While I live I will praise the LORD;
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 on the harp to our God,

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Unchecked Copy Box Psa 149:3

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