ψαλμός

greekNew TestamentNoun · masculine7 occurrences5 books7 verses

ψαλμός, -οῦ, ὁ

(ψάλλω), [in LXX chiefly for מִזְמוֹר ;]

1. a striking, twitching with the fingers (Eur., al.), hence, a striking of musical strings (Æsch., a1.), and hence in later writers,

2. a sacred song sung to musical accompaniment, a psalm (LXX): 1 Corinthians 14:26, Ephesians 5:19, Colossians 3:16; of OT psalms, Luke 24:44, Acts 13:33; βίβλος ψαλμῶν, Luke 20:42, Acts 1:20.

Synonyms: see: ὕμνος

The Hebrew words that the ancient Greek translation of the Old Testament renders as ψαλμός:

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Luke 20:42ψαλμῶν · of Psalms
For David himself says in the book of Psalms: ‘The Lord said to my Lord, “Sit at My right hand
Luke 24:44ψαλμοῖς · [the] Psalms
Jesus said to them, “These are the words I spoke to you while I was still with you: Everything must be fulfilled that is written about Me in the Law of Moses, the Prophets, and the Psalms.”
Acts 1:20Ψαλμῶν · of Psalms
“For it is written in the book of Psalms: ‘May his place be deserted; let there be no one to dwell in it,’ and, ‘May another take his position.’
Acts 13:33ψαλμῷ · Psalm
He has fulfilled for us, their children, by raising up Jesus. As it is written in the second Psalm: ‘You are My Son; today I have become Your Father.’
1 Corinthians 14:26ψαλμὸν · a psalm
What then shall we say, brothers? When you come together, everyone has a psalm or a teaching, a revelation, a tongue, or an interpretation. All of these must be done to build up the church.
Ephesians 5:19ψαλμοῖς · psalms
Speak to one another with psalms, hymns, and spiritual songs. Sing and make music in your hearts to the Lord,
Colossians 3:16ψαλμοῖς · psalms
Let the word of Christ richly dwell within you as you teach and admonish one another with all wisdom, and as you sing psalms, hymns, and spiritual songs with gratitude in your hearts to God.