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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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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
ReferenceText
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)

Usage Statistics

Total Occurrences
2x
Most Frequent Book
Ephesians
Book Distribution

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