G5567

ψάλλω

psallō

Verb · Probably strengthened from psao (to rub or touch the surface, cf ψώχω (G5597))

Probably strengthened from ψάω psáō (to rub or touch the surface; compare G5597); to twitch or twang, i.e. to play on a stringed instrument (celebrate the divine worship with music and accompanying odes):—make melody, sing (psalms).

Outline

to pluck off, pull out
to cause to vibrate by touching, to twang

to touch or strike the chord, to twang the strings of a musical instrument so that they gently vibrate
to play on a stringed instrument, to play, the harp, etc.
to sing to the music of the harp
in the NT to sing a hymn, to celebrate the praises of God in song