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ψάλλω G5567
G5567 is the Greek word ψάλλω, transliterated psállō. The King James Version most often renders it sing.
What it means
compare G5597 (ψώχω)); to twitch or twang, i.e. to play on a stringed instrument (celebrate the divine worship with music and accompanying odes).
Where it comes from
probably strengthened from (to rub or touch the surface.
How the King James Version translates it
Across 4 tagged occurrences, counted from this edition's word index.
Strong's own list of renderings: make melody, sing (psalms).
Verses using ψάλλω
All 3 verses, quoted in full.
Romans 15:9 · KJV
And that the Gentiles might glorify God for his mercy; as it is written, For this cause I will confess to thee among the Gentiles, and sing unto thy name.
1 Corinthians 14:15 · KJV
What is it then? I will pray with the spirit, and I will pray with the understanding also: I will sing with the spirit, and I will sing with the understanding also.
Ephesians 5:19 · KJV
Speaking to yourselves in psalms and hymns and spiritual songs, singing and making melody in your heart to the Lord;
Common questions
What does Strong's G5567 mean?
G5567 is the Greek word ψάλλω (psállō), meaning compare G5597 (ψώχω)); to twitch or twang, i.e. to play on a stringed instrument (celebrate the divine worship with music and accompanying odes).
How is G5567 translated in the King James Version?
The King James translators rendered it sing (3 times), making melody (1 time).
How many times does G5567 appear in the Bible?
ψάλλω (psállō) is tagged in 3 verses of the King James Version in this edition's word index.
Where does G5567 come from?
Strong's gives its derivation as: probably strengthened from (to rub or touch the surface.
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