Strong's Greek · G5567
ψάλλω
psállō
make melody, sing (psalms)
Definition
compare G5597 (ψώχω)); to twitch or twang, i.e. to play on a stringed instrument (celebrate the divine worship with music and accompanying odes)
Derivation
probably strengthened from (to rub or touch the surface;
Appears 5 times in Scripture
“so that the Gentiles may glorify God for His mercy. As it is written: “Therefore I will praise You among the Gentiles; I will sing hymns to Your name.””
“What then shall I do? I will pray with my spirit, but I will also pray with my mind. I will sing with my spirit, but I will also sing with my mind.”
“Speak to one another with psalms, hymns, and spiritual songs. Sing and make music in your hearts to the Lord,”
“Is any one of you suffering? He should pray. Is anyone cheerful? He should sing praises.”
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Lexicon: Strong's Exhaustive Concordance (James Strong, 1890, public domain), digital edition by Open Scriptures (CC BY-SA). Verse mappings: Berean Standard Bible interlinear tables (public domain).