G5567Greekpsalῶ
ψαλῶ
to twitch or twang, i.e., to play on a stringed instrument (celebrate the divine worship with music and accompanying odes)
5
Total Occurrences
4
Books
0
Old Testament
5
New Testament
Detailed Definition
- 1to touch or strike the chord, to twang the strings of a musical instrument so that they gently vibrate
- 2to pluck off, pull out
- 3to cause to vibrate by touching, to twang
- 4to play on a stringed instrument, to play, the harp, etc.
- 5to sing to the music of the harp
- 6in the new testament to sing a hymn, to celebrate the praises of god in song
Etymology & Derivation
probably strengthened from ??? (to rub or touch the surface; compare g5597)