ψάλλω (psállō) — Make Melody

Greek word study: ψάλλω (psállō), Strong's G5567. compare G5597 (ψώχω)); to twitch or twang, i.e. to play on a stringed instrument (celebrate the divine worship with music and accompanying o

GreekStrong's G5567
Quick definition
Greek word
ψάλλω (psállō)

Computer-generated, not a recording of historical speech.

compare G5597 (ψώχω)); to twitch or twang, i.e. to play on a stringed instrument (celebrate the divine worship with music and accompanying odes)

Word study
Derivation: probably strengthened from (to rub or touch the surface;

KJV translation words: make melody, sing (psalms)

Where this word appears

Strong's G5567 is tagged on 5 words in 4 verses across 4 books of the word-by-word Greek New Testament text on this site. It first appears in Romans 15:9 and last appears in James 5:13.

How it is rendered in the text

The plain-English sense shown on each tagged word, with the number of times each appears.

I will sing praise ×2he should sing praises ×1making melody ×1will I sing ×1

Forms found in the text

The spellings in which the word is actually written, which can differ by prefix, ending or tense.

ψαλῶ ×3ψαλλέτω ×1ψάλλοντες ×1

Books where it appears most

1 Corinthians ×2Romans ×1Ephesians ×1James ×1

Verses (all 4)

Related entries

Entries whose derivation names this word: G5568 ψαλμός (psalmós), G5584 ψηλαφάω (psēlapháō), G5589 ψιχίον (psichíon), G5597 ψώχω (psṓchō).

Counts and verses come from the word-by-word tagging of the original-language text published on this site (STEPBible data, CC BY 4.0). They count tagged words, not English translations.

Frequently asked questions

What does psállō (G5567) mean?

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 KJV?

The KJV translates G5567 as: make melody, sing (psalms).

How often does ψάλλω (psállō) appear?

Strong's G5567 is tagged on 5 words in 4 verses across 4 books of the word-by-word Greek New Testament text on this site. It first appears in Romans 15:9 and last appears in James 5:13.