Strong's Greek · G5567
ψάλλω
psállō
Definitioncompare G5597 (ψώχω)); to twitch or twang, i.e. to play on a stringed instrument (celebrate the divine worship with music and accompanying odes)
Derivationprobably strengthened from (to rub or touch the surface;
KJV usagemake melody, sing (psalms)
Occurrences5 in the KJV · 4 verses
ψάλλω in Scripture
Romans 15:9
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
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
Speaking to yourselves in psalms and hymns and spiritual songs, singing and making melody in your heart to the Lord;
James 5:13
Is any among you afflicted? let him pray. Is any merry? let him sing psalms.