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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.
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* Psalms can be used to express joy, faith, and reverence, as well as pain and sorrow.
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* In the New Testament, Christians are instructed to sing psalms to God as a way of worshiping him.
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(See also: [[../other/david.md]], [[../kt/faith.md]], [[../kt/joy.md]], [[../other/moses.md]], [[../other/sacred.md]])
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## Bible References: ##
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* [Acts 13:32-34](en/tn/act/help/13/32)
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* [Acts 13:35-37](en/tn/act/help/13/35)
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* [Colossians 03:15-17](en/tn/col/help/03/15)
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* [Luke 20:41-44](en/tn/luk/help/20/41) |