Strongs Number: G5567
| Greek Word: | ψάλλω |
| Transliteration: | psallō |
| Phonetic: | psal'-lo |
| Part of Speech: | Verb |
| Strongs Definition: | compare G5597); to twitch or twang that is to play on a stringed instrument (celebrate the divine worship with music and accompanying odes) |
| Thayers Definition: |
1. to pluck off, pull out 2. to cause to vibrate by touching, to twang a. to touch or strike the chord, to twang the strings of a musical instrument so that they gently vibrate b. to play on a stringed instrument, to play, the harp, etc. c. to sing to the music of the harp d. in the NT to sing a hymn, to celebrate the praises of God in song |
| Origin: | Probably strengthened from ψάω psaō (to rub or touch the surface |
| Bible Usage: | make melody sing (psalms). |