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Definition of "psalm" [psalm]
- A sacred song; a hymn. (noun)
- See Table at Bible. (noun)
- To sing of or celebrate in psalms. (verb-transitive)
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Use "psalm" in a sentence
- "The term psalm is first mentioned in the First Book of Kings (16,18)."
- "This psalm is an invitation but also shows the practical aspect of how going to any other source is very limited in terms of actual help and value, and both now and in the moments and days ahead, it will be the superseding and presiding help of the Lord that rules and overrules all situations and surrounding circumstances."
- "This psalm is a brief encomium on unity and brotherly love, which, if we did not see the miseries of discord among men, we should think needless; but we cannot say too much, it were well if we could say enough, to persuade people to live together in peace."
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