Biblica Analytica

ὕμνος

humnos (G5215)

hymn

2 verses 2 books OT 0 / NT 2
AI Word Study

The Greek word ὕμνος (humnos) is defined as a hymn. It falls under the semantic domain of Worship & Ritual, indicating its connection to acts of devotion and communal praise. In the Bible, ὕμνος appears only twice, suggesting it's a specialized term used in specific contexts. Given its definition and sparse usage, it seems ὕμνος refers to a specific type of musical or poetic expression used in worship services. The limited occurrences may imply it was not a common or everyday term in ancient Greek, instead being reserved for liturgical or ceremonial purposes.

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Ephesians 5:19

speaking to one another in psalms, hymns, and spiritual songs; singing and making melody in your heart to the Lord;

Colossians 3:16

Let the word of Christ dwell in you richly; in all wisdom teaching and admonishing one another with psalms, hymns, and spiritual songs, singing with grace in your heart to the Lord.