Psalming: meaning, definitions and examples
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psalming
[ ˈsɑːlmɪŋ ]
religious practice
Psalming refers to the act of singing or reciting psalms, which are sacred songs or hymns found in the biblical Book of Psalms. This practice is often associated with worship in many religious traditions, particularly in Judaism and Christianity. Psalming can take place individually or in communal settings, and it serves as a way to express devotion, prayer, and reflection. The melodies and rhythms can vary widely, reflecting cultural influences and ecclesiastical traditions. Psalming is considered a vital element of liturgical practices in many churches.
Synonyms
chanting, hymn singing, singing psalms.
Examples of usage
- The congregation engaged in psalming during the Sunday service.
- He found comfort in psalming as a form of meditation.
- Psalming has been an integral part of Christian worship since ancient times.
Translations
Translations of the word "psalming" in other languages:
🇵🇹 cantar salmos
🇮🇳 सामुदायिक प्रार्थना
🇩🇪 Psalmen singen
🇮🇩 menyanyikan mazmur
🇺🇦 псалмоспів
🇵🇱 śpiewanie psalmów
🇯🇵 詩篇を歌う
🇫🇷 chanter des psaumes
🇪🇸 cantar salmos
🇹🇷 mezmur okumak
🇰🇷 시편을 부르다
🇸🇦 ترتيل المزامير
🇨🇿 zpívat žalmy
🇸🇰 spievať žalmy
🇨🇳 唱诗篇
🇸🇮 peti psalme
🇮🇸 syngja sálma
🇰🇿 псалм айту
🇬🇪 ფსალმების მღერასა
🇦🇿 zəngin psalm
🇲🇽 cantar salmos
Etymology
The word 'psalming' is derived from the verb 'to psalm', which originates from the Latin 'psalmus', and further back from the Greek 'psalmos', meaning 'a song sung to a harp'. This Greek term comes from 'psallein', meaning 'to play a stringed instrument'. The use of psalms dates back thousands of years, where they were originally intended as a form of worship and communication with the divine. The Book of Psalms itself is a collection of religious poems and songs that express a range of emotions from despair to joy. Over the centuries, the practice of psalming evolved, influencing a variety of musical traditions and liturgical practices across different cultures and religions.