Psalms

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Definition
  1. Proper noun:
    • A book of the Old Testament: "Psalms" is the name of a specific book in the Bible, consisting of a collection of 150 religious songs, hymns, or poems.
Usage
  • "Psalms" is used as a singular proper noun to refer to the biblical book as a whole entity.
  • It is typically preceded by the definite article "the" (e.g., the Book of Psalms, the Psalms).
  • When referring to an individual song from this book, the singular form "psalm" (with a lowercase 'p') is used.
Examples
  • Proper noun:
    • She finds great comfort in reading the Psalms.
    • The Book of Psalms is located in the Old Testament.
    • His favorite passage is from Psalms 23.
Advanced Usage
  • "the Psalter": A synonym for the Book of Psalms, often used in liturgical or scholarly contexts.
    • The monks chanted from the Psalter during the service.
Variants and Related Words
  • psalm (noun, lowercase 'p'): An individual sacred song or hymn, especially one from the biblical Book of Psalms.
    • The choir sang a beautiful psalm.
  • psalmist (noun): A writer or composer of psalms, especially referring to the traditional authors like King David.
    • David is the most famous psalmist.
  • psalmodic (adjective): Relating to or characteristic of psalms or psalmody.
    • The service featured a psalmodic chant.
Synonyms
  • Psalter: Another name for the Book of Psalms.
  • Songbook: A general term, but can contextually refer to the Psalms as a collection of sacred songs.
Related Phrases
  • to recite/sing a psalm: To speak or sing a psalm aloud.
    • The congregation will now sing a psalm.
  • a psalm of praise: A psalm whose primary theme is giving thanks or glorifying God.
    • They opened the ceremony with a psalm of praise.
Noun
  1. an Old Testament book consisting of a collection of 150 Psalms

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