The meaning of “ψαλμός”
Understanding psalmós reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
psalm. - a set piece of music, i.e. a sacred ode (accompanied with the voice, harp or other instrument - a "psalm") - co...
ψαλμός
psalm. - 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
Occurrences in the Bible
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| Luke 24:44 | “And he said unto them, These are the words which I spake unto you, while I was yet with you, that all things must be fulfilled, which were written in the law of Moses, and in the prophets, and in the psalms, concerning me.” Word: ψαλμός (psalmós) | |
| Acts 13:33 | “God hath fulfilled the same unto us their children, in that he hath raised up Jesus again; as it is also written in the second psalm, Thou art my Son, this day have I begotten thee.” Word: ψαλμός (psalmós) | |
| 1 Corinthians 14:26 | “How is it then, brethren? when ye come together, every one of you hath a psalm, hath a doctrine, hath a tongue, hath a revelation, hath an interpretation. Let all things be done unto edifying.” Word: ψαλμός (psalmós) | |
| Ephesians 5:19 | “Speaking to yourselves in psalms and hymns and spiritual songs, singing and making melody in your heart to the Lord;” Word: ψαλμός (psalmós) | |
| 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: ψαλμός (psalmós) |