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ὕμνος G5215

G5215 is the Greek word ὕμνος, transliterated hýmnos. The King James Version most often renders it hymns.

Word: ὕμνοςTransliteration: hýmnosLanguage: GreekIn the KJV: 2 verses

What it means

probably akin to G103 (ᾄδω); compare H05667); a "hymn" or religious ode (one of the Psalms).

Where it comes from

apparently from a simpler (obsolete) form of (to celebrate.

How the King James Version translates it

Across 2 tagged occurrences, counted from this edition's word index.

hymns 2×

Strong's own list of renderings: hymn.

Verses using ὕμνος

All 2 verses, quoted in full.

Ephesians 5:19 · KJV

Speaking to yourselves in psalms and hymns and spiritual songs, singing and making melody in your heart to the Lord;

Colossians 3:16 · KJV

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.

Common questions

What does Strong's G5215 mean?

G5215 is the Greek word ὕμνος (hýmnos), meaning probably akin to G103 (ᾄδω); compare H05667); a "hymn" or religious ode (one of the Psalms).

How is G5215 translated in the King James Version?

The King James translators rendered it hymns (2 times).

How many times does G5215 appear in the Bible?

ὕμνος (hýmnos) is tagged in 2 verses of the King James Version in this edition's word index.

Where does G5215 come from?

Strong's gives its derivation as: apparently from a simpler (obsolete) form of (to celebrate.

Nearby entries

G5212 · ὑμέτερος — yours, i.e. pertaining to you G5213 · ὑμῖν — to (with or by) you G5214 · ὑμνέω — to hymn, i.e. sing a religious ode; by…G5216 · ὑμῶν — of (from or concerning) you G5217 · ὑπάγω — to lead (oneself) under, i.e. withdraw or…G5218 · ὑπακοή — attentive hearkening, i.e. (by implication)…

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