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Strong's G5567 ψάλλω (psallo)

Psallo means “make melody” — full meaning, definition, and every linked Bible usage across the indexed canon.

Same number, other testament: Strong's H5567 — caman (“appointed”) in the Hebrew Bible.

First usage Interlinear Bible Septuagint Bible
Strong's Number G5567
Language Greek
Linked Usages 46
Books 10

Strong's G5567 Quick Answer

Strong's G5567 ψάλλω (psallo) is a Greek Strong's word-study entry. psallo (psal'-lo) v. 1. to twitch or twang, i.e. to play on a stringed instrument (celebrate the divine worship with music and accompanying odes) [probably strengthened from psao "to rub or touch the surface"] It has 46 linked Bible usages across 10 books. Visible English usage signals include sing, lord, thee, god, and name. Indexed coverage on this page includes New Testament, Septuagint / Greek Old Testament, and Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha.

Meaning
psallo (psal'-lo) v. 1. to twitch or twang, i.e. to play on a stringed instrument (celebrate the divine worship with music and accompanying odes) [probably strengthened from psao "to rub or touch the surface"]
Usage
46 linked usages
Books
10 indexed books
Corpus
New Testament, Septuagint / Greek Old Testament, and Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha
Usage Words
sing, lord, thee, god, and name

Meaning and Definition

psallo (psal'-lo) v. 1. to twitch or twang, i.e. to play on a stringed instrument (celebrate the divine worship with music and accompanying odes) [probably strengthened from psao "to rub or touch the surface"] KJV: make melody, sing (psalms) Compare: G5597

Original Word
ψάλλω
Transliteration
psallo
Morphology
verb

Across Lexicons

How independent scholarly lexicons define Strong's G5567. Each definition is shown with its source so you can compare and cite the original reference works.

Extended Strong's Greek Lexicon (Abbott-Smith based)

to sing praise

Usage: ψάλλω [in LXX chiefly for זָמַר pi. (Jdg.5:3, Psa.7:17, al.), also for נָגַן pi. (1Ki.16:16 ff, al.) ;] __1. to pull, twitch, twang (as a bowstring, etc.; Æsch., Eur., al.), hence, __2. absol., __(a) to play a stringed instrument with the fingers (Hdt., Plat., al.); __(b) later, to sing to a harp, sing psalms (LXX); in NT, to sing a hymn, sing praise: Jas.5:13; with dative of person(s), Rom.15:9 (LXX), Eph.5:19; dative instr., 1Co.14:15.† (AS)

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English Usage Signals

Frequent English words from the visible usage excerpts. These are not a replacement for the original-language definition, but they make the usage pattern easier to scan.

sing lord thee god name harp among psalms give thanks praises praise

How Strong's G5567 Usage Compares

Indexed coverage includes Septuagint / Greek Old Testament, New Testament, and Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha. Each section below keeps corpus counts and sample passages visible so readers can compare the word across contexts instead of reading one flat concordance list.

  • The largest indexed corpus on this page is Septuagint / Greek Old Testament with 41 linked usages.
  • This page lets readers compare New Testament usage with Septuagint / Greek Old Testament usage, which is a key THF advantage over narrower Strong's pages.
  • Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha rows are counted separately so readers can decide how those texts relate to the main word study.

In the Septuagint (LXX)

Strong's G5567 (ψάλλω) appears 45 times in the Greek Septuagint — the Old Testament the New Testament authors quoted.

Sample Septuagint occurrences:

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Strong's G5567 by Corpus

Indexed usage grouped by testament and extended corpus so readers can compare this word across the Bible, Septuagint, deuterocanonical books, and 1 Enoch where present.

Strong's G5567 in the New Testament

4 indexed usages in New Testament.

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;

Strong's G5567 in the Septuagint / Greek Old Testament

41 indexed usages in Septuagint / Greek Old Testament.

Judges 5:3 Septuagint / Brenton

Hear, ye kings, and hearken, rulers: I will sing, it is I who will sing to the Lord, it is I, I will sing a psalm to the Lord the God of Israel.

1 Kingdoms 16:16 Septuagint / Brenton

Let now thy servants speak before thee, and let them seek for our lord a man skilled to play on the harp; and it shall come to pass when an evil spirit comes upon thee and he shall play on his harp, that thou shalt be well, and he shall refresh thee.

1 Kingdoms 16:17 Septuagint / Brenton

And Saul said to his servants, Look now out for me a skillful player, and bring him to me.

Strong's G5567 in the deuterocanonical books / Apocrypha

1 indexed usage in Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha.

Wisdom of Sirach 9:4 Septuagint / Brenton

Use not much the company of a woman that is a singer, Lest thou be taken with her attempts.

Usage Excerpts

First 46 linked usage excerpts for Strong's G5567.

Judges 5:3 Septuagint / Greek Old Testament, Septuagint / Brenton
Hear, ye kings, and hearken, rulers: I will sing, it is I who will sing to the Lord, it is I, I will sing a psalm to the Lord the God of Israel.
1 Kingdoms 16:16 Septuagint / Greek Old Testament, Septuagint / Brenton
Let now thy servants speak before thee, and let them seek for our lord a man skilled to play on the harp; and it shall come to pass when an evil spirit comes upon thee and he shall play on his harp, that thou shalt be well, and he shall refresh thee.
1 Kingdoms 16:17 Septuagint / Greek Old Testament, Septuagint / Brenton
And Saul said to his servants, Look now out for me a skillful player, and bring him to me.
1 Kingdoms 16:23 Septuagint / Greek Old Testament, Septuagint / Brenton
And it came to pass when the evil spirit was upon Saul, that David took his harp, and played with his hand: and Saul was refreshed, and it was well with him, and the evil spirit departed from him.
1 Kingdoms 19:9 Septuagint / Greek Old Testament, Septuagint / Brenton
And an evil spirit from God was upon Saul, and he was resting in his house, and a spear was in his hand, and David was playing on the harp with his hands.
2 Kingdoms 22:50 Septuagint / Greek Old Testament, Septuagint / Brenton
Therefore will I confess to thee, O Lord, among the Gentiles, And sing to thy name.
4 Kingdoms 3:15 Septuagint / Greek Old Testament, Septuagint / Brenton
And now fetch me a harper. And it came to pass, as the harper harped, that the hand of the Lord came upon him.
Psalms 7:18 Septuagint / Greek Old Testament, Septuagint / Brenton
I will give thanks to the Lord according to his righteousness; I will sing to the name of the Lord most high.
Psalms 9:3 Septuagint / Greek Old Testament, Septuagint / Brenton
I will be glad and exult in thee: I will sing to thy name, O thou Most High.
Psalms 9:12 Septuagint / Greek Old Testament, Septuagint / Brenton
Sing praises to the Lord, who dwells in Zion: Declare his dealings among the nations.
Psalms 12:6 Septuagint / Greek Old Testament, Septuagint / Brenton
I will sing to the Lord who has dealt bountifully with me, And I will sing psalms to the name of the Lord most high.
Psalms 17:50 Septuagint / Greek Old Testament, Septuagint / Brenton
Therefore will I confess to thee, O Lord, among the Gentiles, And sing to thy name.
Psalms 20:14 Septuagint / Greek Old Testament, Septuagint / Brenton
Be thou exalted, O Lord, in thy strength: We will sing and praise thy mighty acts.
Psalms 26:6 Septuagint / Greek Old Testament, Septuagint / Brenton
And now, behold, he has lifted up my head over mine enemies: I went round and offered in his tabernacle the sacrifice of joy; I will sing, even sing psalms to the Lord.
Psalms 29:5 Septuagint / Greek Old Testament, Septuagint / Brenton
Sing to the Lord, ye his saints, And give thanks for the remembrance of his holiness.
Psalms 29:13 Septuagint / Greek Old Testament, Septuagint / Brenton
That my glory may sing praise to thee, and I may not be pierced with sorrow. O Lord my God, I will give thanks to thee forever.
Psalms 32:2 Septuagint / Greek Old Testament, Septuagint / Brenton
Praise the Lord on the harp; Play to him on a psaltery of ten strings.
Psalms 32:3 Septuagint / Greek Old Testament, Septuagint / Brenton
Sing to him a new song; Play skillfully with a loud noise.
Psalms 56:8 Septuagint / Greek Old Testament, Septuagint / Brenton
My heart, O God, is ready, My heart is ready: I will sing, yea will sing psalms.
Psalms 56:10 Septuagint / Greek Old Testament, Septuagint / Brenton
O Lord, I will give thanks to thee among the nations: I will sing to thee among the Gentiles.
Psalms 58:18 Septuagint / Greek Old Testament, Septuagint / Brenton
Thou art my helper; to thee, my God, will I sing; Thou art my supporter, O my God, and my mercy.
Psalms 60:9 Septuagint / Greek Old Testament, Septuagint / Brenton
So will I sing to thy name forever and ever, That I may daily perform my vows.
Psalms 67:26 Septuagint / Greek Old Testament, Septuagint / Brenton
The princes went first, next before the players on instruments, In the midst of damsels playing on timbrels.
Psalms 68:13 Septuagint / Greek Old Testament, Septuagint / Brenton
They that sit in the gate talked against me, And they that drank wine sang against me.
Psalms 70:22 Septuagint / Greek Old Testament, Septuagint / Brenton
I will also therefore give thanks to thee, O God, because of thy truth, on an instrument of psalmody: I will sing psalms to thee on the harp, O Holy One of Israel.
Psalms 70:23 Septuagint / Greek Old Testament, Septuagint / Brenton
My lips shall rejoice when I sing to thee; And my soul, which thou hast redeemed.
Psalms 74:10 Septuagint / Greek Old Testament, Septuagint / Brenton
But I will exult forever: I will sing praises to the God of Jacob.
Psalms 91:2 Septuagint / Greek Old Testament, Septuagint / Brenton
It is a good thing to give thanks to the Lord, And to sing praises to thy name, O thou Most High;
Psalms 97:4 Septuagint / Greek Old Testament, Septuagint / Brenton
Shout to God, all the earth; Sing, and exult, and sing psalms.
Psalms 97:5 Septuagint / Greek Old Testament, Septuagint / Brenton
Sing to the Lord with a harp, With a harp, and the voice of a psalm.
Psalms 100:2 Septuagint / Greek Old Testament, Septuagint / Brenton
and I will be wise in a blameless way. When wilt thou come to me? I walked in the innocence of my heart, in the midst of my house.
Psalms 103:33 Septuagint / Greek Old Testament, Septuagint / Brenton
I will sing to the Lord while I live; I will sing praise to my God while I exist.
Psalms 104:2 Septuagint / Greek Old Testament, Septuagint / Brenton
Sing to him, yea, sing praises to him: Tell forth all his wonderful works.
Psalms 107:2 Septuagint / Greek Old Testament, Septuagint / Brenton
O God, my heart is ready, my heart is ready; I will sing and sing psalms with my glory.
Psalms 107:4 Septuagint / Greek Old Testament, Septuagint / Brenton
I will give thanks to thee, O Lord, among the people; I will sing praise to thee among the Gentiles.
Psalms 134:3 Septuagint / Greek Old Testament, Septuagint / Brenton
Praise ye the Lord; for the Lord is good: Sing praises to his name; for it is good.
Psalms 137:1 Septuagint / Greek Old Testament, Septuagint / Brenton
A Psalm for David, of Haggai and Zechariah. I will give thee thanks, O Lord, with my whole heart; And I will sing psalms to thee before the angels; For thou hast heard all the words of my mouth.
Psalms 143:9 Septuagint / Greek Old Testament, Septuagint / Brenton
O God, I will sing a new song to thee: I will play to thee on a psaltery of ten strings.
Psalms 145:2 Septuagint / Greek Old Testament, Septuagint / Brenton
While I live will I praise the Lord: I will sing praises to my God as long as I exist.
Psalms 146:7 Septuagint / Greek Old Testament, Septuagint / Brenton
Begin the song with thanksgiving to the Lord; Sing praises on the harp to our God:
Psalms 149:3 Septuagint / Greek Old Testament, Septuagint / Brenton
Let them praise his name in the dance: Let them sing praises to him with timbrel and psaltery.
Romans 15:9 New Testament, 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 New Testament, 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 New Testament, KJV
Speaking to yourselves in psalms and hymns and spiritual songs, singing and making melody in your heart to the Lord;
James 5:13 New Testament, KJV
Is any among you afflicted? let him pray. Is any merry? let him sing psalms.
Wisdom of Sirach 9:4 Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha, Septuagint / Brenton
Use not much the company of a woman that is a singer, Lest thou be taken with her attempts.

All Indexed Usage Links

Every indexed verse link for Strong's G5567, grouped by book.

Judges 1 usage, Septuagint / Greek Old Testament
Judges 5:3
1 Kingdoms 4 usages, Septuagint / Greek Old Testament
1 Kingdoms 16:16 1 Kingdoms 16:17 1 Kingdoms 16:23 1 Kingdoms 19:9
2 Kingdoms 1 usage, Septuagint / Greek Old Testament
2 Kingdoms 22:50
4 Kingdoms 1 usage, Septuagint / Greek Old Testament
4 Kingdoms 3:15
Psalms 34 usages, Septuagint / Greek Old Testament
Psalms 7:18 Psalms 9:3 Psalms 9:12 Psalms 12:6 Psalms 17:50 Psalms 20:14 Psalms 26:6 Psalms 29:5 Psalms 29:13 Psalms 32:2 Psalms 32:3 Psalms 56:8 Psalms 56:10 Psalms 58:18 Psalms 60:9 Psalms 67:26 Psalms 68:13 Psalms 70:22 Psalms 70:23 Psalms 74:10 Psalms 91:2 Psalms 97:4 Psalms 97:5 Psalms 100:2 Psalms 103:33 Psalms 104:2 Psalms 107:2 Psalms 107:4 Psalms 134:3 Psalms 137:1 Psalms 143:9 Psalms 145:2 Psalms 146:7 Psalms 149:3
Romans 1 usage, New Testament
Romans 15:9
1 Corinthians 1 usage, New Testament
1 Corinthians 14:15
Ephesians 1 usage, New Testament
Ephesians 5:19
James 1 usage, New Testament
James 5:13
Wisdom of Sirach 1 usage, Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha
Wisdom of Sirach 9:4

Strong's G5567 FAQ

What does psallo (ψάλλω) mean?

Psallo (Strong's G5567) is a Greek word most simply glossed "make melody". psallo (psal'-lo) v. 1. to twitch or twang, i.e. to play on a stringed instrument (celebrate the divine worship with music and accompanying odes) [probably strengthened from psao "to rub or touch the surface"]

How many times is psallo (ψάλλω) used in the Bible?

This page currently indexes 46 linked usages for Strong's G5567 across 10 books.

Where can I study psallo (ψάλλω) in context?

Use the linked verse references on this page to study Strong's G5567 in context. The indexed coverage includes New Testament, Septuagint / Greek Old Testament, and Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha.

What English words translate psallo (ψάλλω)?

The visible usage excerpts most often surface English words such as sing, lord, thee, god, name, and harp. These are scanning signals from the displayed verses, not replacements for the original-language definition.

Does Strong's G5567 appear in the Septuagint or deuterocanonical books?

Yes. The current local index includes 41 in Septuagint / Greek Old Testament and 1 in Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha for Strong's G5567, with linked reader references where each row is available.