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ὑμνέω

humneōto praiseHow to read Greek
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Definition

ὑμνέω, -ῶ

(ὕμνος) [in LXX for הָלַל pi., שִׁיר, יָדָה hi., etc. ;]

1. trans., with accusative of person(s) (in cl. also with accusative of thing(s)), to sing to, laud, sing to the praise of: Acts 16:25, Hebrews 2:12.

2. Intrans., to sing: in LXX and NT, of singing hymns and praises to God (Psalm 65:13, al.), Matthew 26:30, Mark 14:26 (see Swete, in l).

Hebrew words it translates

The Hebrew words that the ancient Greek translation of the Old Testament renders as ὑμνέω:

Usage patterns

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Occurrences

4 total
  1. Matthew 26:30ὑμνήσαντες · they had sung a hymn
    And when they had sung a hymn, they went out to the Mount of Olives.
  2. Mark 14:26ὑμνήσαντες · when they had sung a hymn
    And when they had sung a hymn, they went out to the Mount of Olives.
  3. Acts 16:25ὕμνουν · [and] singing hymns
    About midnight Paul and Silas were praying and singing hymns to God, and the other prisoners were listening to them.
  4. Hebrews 2:12ὑμνήσω · I will sing Your praises
    He says: “I will proclaim Your name to My brothers; I will sing Your praises in the assembly.”