ψαλμόςpsalmós
a set piece of music, i.e. a sacred ode (accompanied with the voice, harp or other instrument; a "psalm"); collectively, the book of the Psalms
Greek (New Testament) · G5568
Meanings
1. a striking, twitching with the fingers (Eur., and elsewhere), hence, a striking of musical strings (Æsch., and elsewhere), 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
Same root
Where it appears
Appears 7 times in the Bible.
- Luke 20:42 For David himself wrote in the book of Psalms: ‘The Lord said to my Lord, Sit in the place of honor at my right hand
- Luke 24:44 Then he said, “When I was with you before, I told you that everything written about me in the law of Moses and the prophets and in the Psalms must be fulfilled.”
- Acts 1:20 Peter continued, “This was written in the book of Psalms, where it says, ‘Let his home become desolate, with no one living in it.’ It also says, ‘Let someone else take his position.’
- Acts 13:33 and God has now fulfilled it for us, their descendants, by raising Jesus. This is what the second psalm says about Jesus: ‘You are my Son. Today I have become your Father.’
- 1 Corinthians 14:26 Well, my brothers and sisters, let’s summarize. When you meet together, one will sing, another will teach, another will tell some special revelation God has given, one will speak in tongues, and another will interpret what is said. But everything that is done must strengthen all of you.
- Ephesians 5:19 singing psalms and hymns and spiritual songs among yourselves, and making music to the Lord in your hearts.
Source: G. Abbott-Smith, A Manual Greek Lexicon of the New Testament (1922), public domain.