What does PSALM mean?

Parts of Speech:

Noun

Definitions:

• A sacred song or hymn.
• (often Psalms) A book of the Bible containing a collection of religious verses, traditionally attributed to King David.

Pronunciations:

• US: /sɑm/
• UK: /sɑːm/

Origin and Usage:

The word "psalm" comes from the Old English "salm," which means "a sacred song or poem." It is derived from the Latin "psalmus," which means "a song sung to a harp." The Book of Psalms is one of the most widely read and studied books in the Bible. It is a collection of religious verses that were traditionally attributed to King David. The word "psalm" is often used to refer to any sacred song or hymn.

Synonyms:

• Hymn
• Sacred song
• Religious verse

Related Words:

• Music
• Chant
• Lyric
• Verse
• Song

Example Sentences:

• The choir sang a beautiful psalm during the church service.
• He read a psalm from the Bible at his grandmothers funeral.
• The Book of Psalms is a collection of religious verses that are traditionally attributed to King David.