5568. psalmos
Lexicon
psalmos: Psalm

Original Word: ψαλμός
Part of Speech: Noun, Masculine
Transliteration: psalmos
Pronunciation: psal-MOS
Phonetic Spelling: (psal-mos')
Definition: Psalm
Meaning: a psalm, song of praise, the Hebrew book of Psalms.

Strong's Exhaustive Concordance
psalm.

From psallo; a set piece of music, i.e. A sacred ode (accompanied with the voice, harp or other instrument; a "psalm"); collectively, the book of the Psalms -- psalm. Compare oide.

see GREEK psallo

see GREEK oide

HELPS Word-studies

5568 psalmós – a psalm ("Scripture set to music"). Originally, a psalm (5568 /psalmós) was sung and accompanied by a plucked musical instrument (typically a harp), especially the OT Psalms.

[The Psalms of the OT were often sung and were accompanied by sophisticated musical arrangements.]

NAS Exhaustive Concordance
Word Origin
from psalló
Definition
a striking (of musical strings), a psalm
NASB Translation
Psalm (1), psalm (1), Psalms (3), psalms (2).

Thayer's Greek Lexicon
STRONGS NT 5568: ψαλμός

ψαλμός, ψαλμοῦ, (ψάλλω), a striking, twanging ((Euripides, others)); specifically, a striking the chords of a musical instrument ((Pindar, Aeschylus, others)); hence, a pious song, a psalm (the Sept. chiefly for מִזְמור), Ephesians 5:19; Colossians 3:16; the phrase ἔχειν ψαλμόν is used of one who has it in his heart to sing or recite a song of the sort, 1 Corinthians 14:26 (cf. Heinrici at the passage, and Lightfoot on Col. as above); one of the songs of the book of the O. T. which is entitled ψαλμοί, Acts 13:33; plural the (book of) Psalms Luke 24:44; βίβλος ψαλμῶν, Luke 20:42; Acts 1:20. (Synonym: see ὕμνος, at the end.)

Topical Lexicon
Word Origin: Derived from the verb ψάλλω (psallō), meaning "to pluck" or "to play a stringed instrument."

Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: • מִזְמוֹר (mizmor) • Strong's Hebrew 4210: A melody or song, particularly one sung to the accompaniment of a stringed instrument, often used in the titles of the Psalms.
• תְּהִלָּה (tehillah) • Strong's Hebrew 8416: Praise, song of praise, often used in the context of worship and adoration of God.

Usage: The term "psalmos" is used in the New Testament to refer to a sacred song or hymn, particularly those found in the Book of Psalms in the Old Testament. It is often associated with worship and praise in a congregational setting.

Context: The Greek word "ψαλμός" (psalmos) is a significant term in both the Septuagint and the New Testament, reflecting the rich tradition of musical worship in the Judeo-Christian heritage. In the Septuagint, "psalmos" is used to translate the Hebrew word "מִזְמוֹר" (mizmor), which refers to a song sung to the accompaniment of a stringed instrument. The Book of Psalms, known as "Psalterion" in Greek, is a collection of such songs, many attributed to King David, who was known for his musical abilities.

In the New Testament, "psalmos" appears in several contexts, emphasizing the role of music in early Christian worship. For instance, in Ephesians 5:19, believers are encouraged to speak to one another "with psalms, hymns, and spiritual songs," highlighting the communal and edifying nature of these compositions. Similarly, Colossians 3:16 instructs the faithful to let the word of Christ dwell richly among them, teaching and admonishing one another with "all wisdom through psalms, hymns, and spiritual songs."

The use of "psalmos" in the New Testament underscores the continuity between Jewish and Christian worship practices, where the singing of psalms served as a means of expressing devotion, teaching doctrine, and fostering unity within the body of Christ. The psalms, with their profound theological insights and emotional depth, continue to be a vital part of Christian liturgy and personal devotion.

Forms and Transliterations
Ψαλμοις ψαλμοίς Ψαλμοῖς ψαλμον ψαλμόν ψαλμὸν ψαλμος ψαλμός ψαλμού ψαλμω ψαλμώ ψαλμῷ Ψαλμων ψαλμών Ψαλμῶν ψαλτά ψαλτήρια ψαλτήριον ψαλτηρίου ψαλτηρίω ψαλτηρίων ψαλτωδείν ψαλτωδοί ψαλτωδός ψαλτωδούς ψαροί ψεκάδων ψελλία ψέλλια ψελλίζουσαι ψέλλιον ψελλίω psalmo psalmō psalmôi psalmō̂i Psalmois Psalmoîs psalmon psalmòn Psalmôn Psalmōn Psalmō̂n
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Englishman's Concordance
Luke 20:42 N-GMP
GRK: ἐν Βίβλῳ Ψαλμῶν Εἶπεν Κύριος
NAS: in the book of Psalms, THE LORD
KJV: in the book of Psalms, The LORD said
INT: in [the] book of Psalms said Lord

Luke 24:44 N-DMP
GRK: προφήταις καὶ Ψαλμοῖς περὶ ἐμοῦ
NAS: and the Prophets and the Psalms must
KJV: and [in] the psalms, concerning
INT: prophets and psalms concerning me

Acts 1:20 N-GMP
GRK: ἐν Βίβλῳ Ψαλμῶν Γενηθήτω ἡ
NAS: in the book of Psalms, LET HIS HOMESTEAD
KJV: in the book of Psalms, Let his
INT: in [the] book of Psalms Let become the

Acts 13:33 N-DMS
GRK: ἐν τῷ ψαλμῷ γέγραπται τῷ
NAS: in the second Psalm, YOU ARE MY SON;
KJV: in the second psalm, Thou art
INT: in the psalm it has been written

1 Corinthians 14:26 N-AMS
GRK: συνέρχησθε ἕκαστος ψαλμὸν ἔχει διδαχὴν
NAS: each one has a psalm, has a teaching,
KJV: of you hath a psalm, hath a doctrine,
INT: you might come together each a psalm has a teaching

Ephesians 5:19 N-DMP
GRK: ἑαυτοῖς ἐν ψαλμοῖς καὶ ὕμνοις
NAS: to one another in psalms and hymns
KJV: to yourselves in psalms and
INT: to each other in psalms and hymns

Colossians 3:16 N-DMP
GRK: νουθετοῦντες ἑαυτοὺς ψαλμοῖς ὕμνοις ᾠδαῖς
NAS: one another with psalms [and] hymns
KJV: one another in psalms and
INT: admonishing each other in psalms hymns songs

Strong's Greek 5568
7 Occurrences


ψαλμῷ — 1 Occ.
Ψαλμῶν — 2 Occ.
Ψαλμοῖς — 3 Occ.
ψαλμὸν — 1 Occ.















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