Greek Word Study
The meaning of “ὕμνος”
Understanding hýmnos reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
Definition
apparently from a simpler (obsolete) form of (to celebrate hymn. - probably akin to ᾄδω - compare עֲבוֹט) - a "hymn" or ...
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Greek Text
Strong's Concordance
ὕμνος
Phonetichoom'-nos
Transliterationhýmnos
Grammar Code
G:N-M
Greek Noun, Masculine
Strong's Definition
Strong's Exhaustive Concordance
apparently from a simpler (obsolete) form of (to celebrate hymn. - probably akin to ᾄδω - compare עֲבוֹט) - a "hymn" or religious ode (one of the Psalms)
Scripture References
Occurrences in the Bible
2 total references
| 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: ὕμνος (hýmnos) | |
| 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: ὕμνος (hýmnos) |