The meaning of “ᾄδω”
Understanding áidō reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
a primary verb sing. - to sing
ᾄδω
a primary verb sing. - to sing
Occurrences in the Bible
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| Ephesians 5:19 | “Speaking to yourselves in psalms and hymns and spiritual songs, singing and making melody in your heart to the Lord;” Word: ᾄδω (áidō) | |
| Colossians 3:16 | “Let the word of Christ dwell in you richly in all wisdom; teaching and admonishing one another in psalms and hymns and spiritual songs, singing with grace in your hearts to the Lord.” Word: ᾄδω (áidō) | |
| Revelation 5:9 | “And they sung a new song, saying, Thou art worthy to take the book, and to open the seals thereof: for thou wast slain, and hast redeemed us to God by thy blood out of every kindred, and tongue, and people, and nation;” Word: ᾄδω (áidō) | |
| Revelation 14:3 | “And they sung as it were a new song before the throne, and before the four beasts, and the elders: and no man could learn that song but the hundred and forty and four thousand, which were redeemed from the earth.” Word: ᾄδω (áidō) | |
| Revelation 15:3 | “And they sing the song of Moses the servant of God, and the song of the Lamb, saying, Great and marvellous are thy works, Lord God Almighty; just and true are thy ways, thou King of saints.” Word: ᾄδω (áidō) |