ὕμνοςhýmnos
probably akin to G103 (ᾄδω); compare H05667); a "hymn" or religious ode (one of the Psalms)
Greek (New Testament) · G5215
Meanings
a hymn
(a) in classical Greek a festal song in praise of gods or heroes
(b) in LXX and NT a song of praise addressed to God: Ephesians 5:19, Colossians 3:16.
Synonyms
ψαλμός, that which is sung to a musical accompaniment; ᾠδή, the generic term for song (cf. Tr., Syn., § lxxviii, Lft. on Colossians 3:16)
Same root
Where it appears
Appears 2 times in the Bible.
- Ephesians 5:19 singing psalms and hymns and spiritual songs among yourselves, and making music to the Lord in your hearts.
- Colossians 3:16 Let the message about Christ, in all its richness, fill your lives. Teach and counsel each other with all the wisdom he gives. Sing psalms and hymns and spiritual songs to God with thankful hearts.
Source: G. Abbott-Smith, A Manual Greek Lexicon of the New Testament (1922), public domain.