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psallō G5567

ψάλλω (psallō) means “to sing praise” in the TBESG Greek lexicon from STEPBible.

ψάλλω Greek · G5567 5 tagged occurrences in 4 verses

Pronunciation guide: psal'-lo Strong’s Greek pronunciation spelling.

Lexicon entries

TBESG · G5567

ψάλλω · psallō · to sing praise

ψάλλω [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)

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Dodson Greek Lexicon

I sing, sing psalms; earlier: I play on a stringed instrument.

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How translators render G5567

Counts below follow each translation’s tagged words. A rendering can cover a phrase. Differences in text editions and tagging can produce different totals.

BSB rendering counts
Rendering Count
he should sing praises 1
i will also sing 1
i will sing 1
i will sing hymns 1
make music 1
KJV rendering counts
Rendering Count
i will sing 2
let him sing psalms 1
making melody 1
sing 1

Verses containing G5567

Page 1 of 1. 4 verses in the selected STEP text, printed below in BSB where available. Read each verse in its chapter to follow the author’s thought.

  1. Romans 15:9 · BSB · 1 occurrence

    so that the Gentiles may glorify God for His mercy. As it is written: “Therefore I will praise You among the Gentiles; I will sing hymns to Your name.”

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  2. 1 Corinthians 14:15 · BSB · 2 occurrences

    What then shall I do? I will pray with my spirit, but I will also pray with my mind. I will sing with my spirit, but I will also sing with my mind.

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  3. Ephesians 5:19 · BSB · 1 occurrence

    Speak to one another with psalms, hymns, and spiritual songs. Sing and make music in your hearts to the Lord,

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  4. James 5:13 · BSB · 1 occurrence

    Is any one of you suffering? He should pray. Is anyone cheerful? He should sing praises.

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Sources and text

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