Strongs Number: G5567
- Greek Word
- ψάλλω
- Transliteration
- psallō
- Phonetic
- psal'-lo
- Part of Speech
- Verb
- Strongs Definition
-
compare G5597); to twitch or twang that is to play on a stringed instrument (celebrate the divine worship with music and accompanying odes)
- Thayers Definition
-
1. to pluck off, pull out
2. to cause to vibrate by touching, to twang
a. to touch or strike the chord, to twang the strings of a musical instrument so that they gently vibrate
b. to play on a stringed instrument, to play, the harp, etc.
c. to sing to the music of the harp
d. in the NT to sing a hymn, to celebrate the praises of God in song
- Origin
- Probably strengthened from ψάω psaō (to rub or touch the surface
- Bible Usage
- make melody sing (psalms).