Definition
ὕμνος, -ου, ὁ
[in LXX for תְּהִלָּה, נְגִינָה, שִׁיר, etc. ;]
a hymn;
(a) in cl. a festal song in praise of gods or heroes;
(b) in LXX and NT a song of praise addressed to God: Ephesians 5:19, Colossians 3:16.
Synonyms: ψαλμός, that which is sung to a musical accompaniment; ᾠδή, the generic term for song (cf. Tr., Syn., § LXXviii, Lft. on Colossians 3:16)
Hebrew words it translates
The Hebrew words that the ancient Greek translation of the Old Testament renders as ὕμνος:
Usage patterns
Occurrences
2 total
- Ephesians 5:19ὕμνοις · hymnsSpeak to one another with psalms, hymns, and spiritual songs. Sing and make music in your hearts to the Lord,
- Colossians 3:16ὕμνοις · hymnsLet the word of Christ richly dwell within you as you teach and admonish one another with all wisdom, and as you sing psalms, hymns, and spiritual songs with gratitude in your hearts to God.