G5567 ψάλλω

Strong's Greek Concordance · 5 KJV occurrences

ψάλλω

psállō

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)

KJV Renderings

make melody, sing (psalms)

Derivation / Etymology

probably strengthened from (to rub or touch the surface;

KJV Verses (5)

Romans 15:9And that the Gentiles might glorify God for his mercy; as it is written, For this cause I will confess to thee among the Gentiles, and sing unto thy name.
1 Corinthians 14:15What is it then? I will pray with the spirit, and I will pray with the understanding also: I will sing with the spirit, and I will sing with the understanding also.
1 Corinthians 14:15What is it then? I will pray with the spirit, and I will pray with the understanding also: I will sing with the spirit, and I will sing with the understanding also.
Ephesians 5:19Speaking to yourselves in psalms and hymns and spiritual songs, singing and making melody in your heart to the Lord;
James 5:13Is any among you afflicted? let him pray. Is any merry? let him sing psalms.