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Biblical Greek word for worship
Psallô: meaning of the Greek word
ψάλλω
Psallô (ψάλλω, pronounced "psallô", Strong's G5567) is a Biblical Greek word meaning: To sing with an instrument. The origin of the word "psalm".
Word study
| Original | ψάλλω |
| Transliteration | Psallô |
| Pronunciation | psallô |
| Language | Biblical Greek |
| Strong's number | G5567 |
| Key verse | Ephesians 5:19 |
Psallô in the Bible
"Speak to one another with psalms, hymns, and spiritual songs. Sing and make music in your hearts to the Lord."Ephesians 5:19 (Berean Standard Bible)
Psallô in the book ZAMAR
Pastor Douceur Mulongo Nkulu Zoao studies this word in chapter 2 of ZAMAR (in French), « Zamar dans les Psaumes : les origines de l'adoration israélite ». Its message: worship is more than singing; it is offering one's whole life to God and letting Him prune us like a vinedresser prunes the vine (John 15:2). The chapter costs 3.99 USD as a PDF, or 29.99 USD for the whole book.
Frequently asked questions
- What does Psallô mean?
- Psallô (ψάλλω) is a Biblical Greek word (Strong's G5567). To sing with an instrument. The origin of the word "psalm".
- How do you pronounce Psallô?
- It is pronounced "psallô".
- Where is Psallô found in the Bible?
- For example in Ephesians 5:19: "Speak to one another with psalms, hymns, and spiritual songs. Sing and make music in your hearts to the Lord."
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