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# psalm
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## Definition:
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The term “psalm” refers to a sacred song, often in the form of a poem that was written to be sung.
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* The Old Testament Book of Psalms has a collection of these songs written by King David and other Israelites such as Moses, Solomon, and Asaph, among others.
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* The psalms were used by the nation of Israel in their worship of God.
* Psalms can be used to express joy, faith, and reverence, as well as pain and sorrow.
* In the New Testament, Christians are instructed to sing psalms to God as a way of worshiping him.
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(See also: [David ](../names/david.md ), [faith ](../kt/faith.md ), [joy ](../other/joy.md ), [Moses ](../names/moses.md ), [holy ](../kt/holy.md ))
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## Bible References:
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* [Acts 13:33 ](rc://en/tn/help/act/13/33 )
* [Acts 13:35 ](rc://en/tn/help/act/13/35 )
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* [Colossians 3:16 ](rc://en/tn/help/col/03/16 )
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* [Luke 20:42 ](rc://en/tn/help/luk/20/42 )
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## Word Data:
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* Strong’ s: H2158, H2167, H4210, G5567, G5568