Dictionary entry

G05567

Strong's Greek Bible Dictionary

ψάλλω

yavllw

psallo

{psal'-lo}

probably strengthened from psao (to rub or touch the surface; compare 5597); 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).

See G05597.