Psalm
ˈsɑːm
Definitions
A sacred song or hymn, especially one found in the Book of Psalms in the Bible.
ˈsɑːm
A sacred song or hymn
The choir sang a beautiful psalm during the wedding ceremony.
💡 Simply: Imagine a really beautiful song you sing at church or a special gathering. That's a psalm! It's a way of expressing your feelings and praising someone or something important.
👶 For kids: A special song that's like a prayer or a song to God.
More Examples
The rabbi recited a psalm of praise.
The Book of Psalms contains many moving verses.
How It's Used
"The congregation sang a psalm during the service."
"The poet's work was inspired by the psalms of David."
From Old French psalme, and directly from Late Latin psalmus, from Greek psalmos ('song sung to a harp'), from psallein ('to pluck, twang'). Originally referred to a song or hymn, especially a sacred one.
Psalms have been a central part of Jewish and Christian religious practice for thousands of years. The Psalms have inspired countless poems and works of art.
Memory tip
Think of the word as a song, or a piece of music that is sung to honor God.