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ψάλλω

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Forms of the word
Dictionary: 
ψάλλω
Greek transliteration: 
psallō
Simplified transliteration: 
psallo
Numbers
Strong's number: 
5567
GK Number: 
6010
Statistics
Frequency in New Testament: 
5
Morphology of Biblical Greek Tag: 
v-2d(1)
Gloss: 
to sing hymns, sing songs of praise
Definition: 
to move by a touch, to twitch; to touch, strike

, the strings or chords of an instrument; absol. to play on a stringed instrument; to sing to music; in NT to sing praises, Rom. 15:9; 1 Cor. 14:15; Eph. 5:19; Jas. 5:13*

Greek-English Concordance for ψάλλω

Romans 15:9 and that the Gentiles might glorify God for his mercy. As it is written, “For this reason I will acknowledge you among the Gentiles and sing (psalō | ψαλῶ | fut act ind 1 sg) praises (psalō | ψαλῶ | fut act ind 1 sg) to your name.”
1 Corinthians 14:15 What then shall I do? I will pray with my spirit, but I will also pray with my understanding. I will sing praises (psalō | ψαλῶ | fut act ind 1 sg) with my spirit, but I will also sing praises (psalō | ψαλῶ | fut act ind 1 sg) with my understanding.
Ephesians 5:19 speaking to one another in psalms and hymns and songs inspired by the Spirit; singing and making melody (psallontes | ψάλλοντες | pres act ptcp nom pl masc) in your heart to the Lord,
James 5:13 Is anyone among you suffering? He should pray. Is anyone cheerful? He should sing praises (psalletō | ψαλλέτω | pres act imperative 3 sg).