Psalter
Noun: 1. A book containing the Book of Psalms, often for liturgical use: Specifically, a copy of the biblical Psalms, sometimes arranged for liturgical or devotional use, such as in a prayer book or hymnal.
The word "psalter" refers specifically to a physical or textual collection of the Psalms. It is most commonly used in religious, historical, or literary contexts to describe a book used for worship, prayer, or study. * It is a formal and somewhat specialized term. * It is typically used as a singular countable noun (e.g., a psalter, the psalter).
- The medieval monk spent hours each day praying from his psalter.
- This illuminated psalter from the 13th century is a priceless artifact.
- Many Anglican churches use a psalter that includes musical settings for the Psalms.
- The Psalter: When capitalized, this often refers to the Book of Psalms itself within the Bible, or to a specific, well-known version of it.
- The Latin Psalter of St. Jerome was a foundational text for the Western Church.
- Psalms (n., plural): The individual sacred songs or poems that make up a psalter. This is the source material.
- Psalmody (n.): The act, practice, or art of singing or composing psalms.
- Book of Psalms
- Psalmbook
The core meaning of "psalter" is a book containing the Psalms. Its primary association is with Christian liturgical or devotional practice, though the Psalms originate from the Hebrew Bible. It is not typically used to refer to a random anthology of poems or songs; the content is specifically the biblical Psalms.
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a collection of Psalms for liturgical use