G5567: ψάλλω
psállō · “to sing praise”
Definition
compare G5597 (ψώχω)); to twitch or twang, i.e. to play on a stringed instrument (celebrate the divine worship with music and accompanying odes)
KJV translates it as: make melody, sing (psalms)
Word origin: probably strengthened from (to rub or touch the surface;
Extended definition
[in LXX chiefly for זָמַר pi. (Jdg.5:3, Psa.7:17, al.), also for נָגַן pi. (1Ki.16:16 ff, al.) ;]
1. to pull, twitch, twang (as a bowstring, etc.; Æsch., Eur., al.), hence,
2. absol.,
(a) to play a stringed instrument with the fingers (Hdt., Plat., al.);
(b) later, to sing to a harp, sing psalms (LXX); in NT, to sing a hymn, sing praise: Jas.5:13; with dative of person(s), Rom.15:9 (LXX), Eph.5:19; dative instr., 1Co.14:15.†
(AS)
Abbott-Smith Manual Greek Lexicon (1922) via STEPBible TBESG (CC BY 4.0).
How G5567 is translated
- i will sing praise ×2
- will i sing. ×1
- making melody ×1
- he should sing praises. ×1
Bible verses with G5567 (psállō)
Psállō appears in 4 verses.
- Romans 15:9
And that the Gentiles might glorify God for his mercy; as it is written, For this cause I will confess to thee among the Gentiles, and sing unto thy name.
- 1 Corinthians 14:15
What is it then? I will pray with the spirit, and I will pray with the understanding also: I will sing with the spirit, and I will sing with the understanding also.
- Ephesians 5:19
Speaking to yourselves in psalms and hymns and spiritual songs, singing and making melody in your heart to the Lord;
- James 5:13
Is any among you afflicted? let him pray. Is any merry? let him sing psalms.