Strong's Number G5567

ψάλλω

psallo · psal'-lo

Transliteration:

psallo{psal'-lo}

Word Origin:

probably strengthened from psao (to rub or touch the surface, cf 5597)

TDNT:

8:489,1225

Part of Speech:

verb

Strong's 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)

Usage in the KJV:

sing 3, sing psalms 1, make melody 1

Total: 5
Occurs 5 times in the Greek text.

Definition:

to pluck off, pull out
to cause to vibrate by touching, to twang
1. to touch or strike the chord, to twang the strings of a musical instrument so that they gently vibrate
2. to play on a stringed instrument, to play, the harp, etc.
3. to sing to the music of the harp
4. in the NT to sing a hymn, to celebrate the praises of God in song