- Original: ψάλλω - Transliteration: Psallo - Phonetic: psal'-lo - Definition: 1. to pluck off, pull out 2. to cause to vibrate by touching, to twang a. to touch or strike the chord, to twang the strings of a musical instrument so that they gently vibrate b. to play on a stringed instrument, to play, the harp, etc. c. to sing to the music of the harp d. in the NT to sing a hymn, to celebrate the praises of God in song - Origin: probably strengthened from psao (to rub or touch the surface, cf G5597 ) - TDNT entry: 16:09,1 - Part(s) of speech: Verb - Strong's: Probably strengthened from ψάω psaō(to rub or touch the surface; compare G5597 ); to twitch or twang that is to play on a stringed instrument (celebrate the divine worship with music and accompanying odes): - make melody sing (psalms). Total KJV Occurrences: 5 • melody, 1 Eph 5:19 • psalms, 1 Jam 5:13 • sing, 3 Romans 15:9; 1 Corinthians 14:15(2)