Strong's Lexicon humneó: To sing a hymn, to praise Original Word: ὑμνέω Word Origin: Derived from ὕμνος (hymnos), meaning "a hymn" or "song of praise." Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: - H1984 (הלל, halal): To praise, to boast, often used in the context of singing praises to God. - H4210 (מִזְמוֹר, mizmor): A psalm or song, particularly those used in worship. Usage: The verb "humneó" refers to the act of singing hymns or songs of praise, typically directed towards God. In the New Testament, it is used to describe the practice of worship through music, emphasizing the communal and spiritual aspect of singing praises to God. Cultural and Historical Background: In the ancient Jewish and early Christian traditions, singing hymns was an integral part of worship. Hymns were often derived from the Psalms and other scriptural texts, serving as a means to express devotion, recount God's deeds, and foster unity among believers. The practice of singing hymns was deeply rooted in the synagogue worship and carried into the early church, reflecting both Jewish heritage and the new Christian faith. HELPS Word-studies 5214 hymnéō (from 5215 /hýmnos, "a song or hymn") – to sing a hymn. NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originfrom humnos Definition to sing to, to laud NASB Translation sing...praise (1), singing a hymn (2), singing hymns (1), singing hymns of praise (1). Thayer's Greek Lexicon STRONGS NT 5214: ὑμνέωὑμνέω, ύ῾μνω: imperfect ὕμνουν; future ὑμνήσω; 1 aorist participle ὑμνησας; (ὕμνος); from Hesiod down; the Sept. often for הִלֵּל, הודָה, הֵשִׁיר, זִמֵּר; 1. transitive, to sing the praise of; sing hymns to: τινα, Acts 16:25; Hebrews 2:12. 2. intransitive, to sing a hymn, to sing: Matthew 26:30; Mark 14:26 (in both passages of the singing of the paschal hymns; these were Psalm 113-118 and Psalm 136, which the Jews call the 'great Hallel' (but see Ginsburg in Kitto under the word Hallel; Edersheim, The Temple etc., p. 191f; Buxtorf (edited by Fischer), p. 314f)); Psalm 64:13 From humnos; to hymn, i.e. Sing a religious ode; by implication, to celebrate (God) in song -- sing a hymn (praise unto). see GREEK humnos Englishman's Concordance Matthew 26:30 V-APA-NMPGRK: Καὶ ὑμνήσαντες ἐξῆλθον εἰς NAS: After singing a hymn, they went KJV: And when they had sung an hymn, they went out INT: And having sung a hymn they went out to Mark 14:26 V-APA-NMP Acts 16:25 V-IIA-3P Hebrews 2:12 V-FIA-1S Strong's Greek 5214 |
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