- Ephesians 5:19; Colossians 3:16
- Psalm (Strong’s G5568) – striking or plucking; a song of praise
- psalmos – “primarily denoting a striking or twitching with the fingers” (Vine’s)
- Luke 20:42; I Corinthians 14:26
- Hymn (Strong’s G5215) – denotes a “song of praise addressed to God” (Vine’s)
- Spiritual songs (Strong’s G4152, G5603)
- Spiritual (G4152)
- pneumatikos – spiritual
- I Corinthians 3:1
- Song (G5603)
- ode (oh-day) – “an ode, song” (Vine’s)
- Spiritual (G4152)
- The emphasis in these verses is on behavior and disposition during worship – not the detailed mechanics of musical worship.
- Ephesians 5:18 – the contrast is between being drunk with wine and being filled with the spirit
- When this type of worship is performed:
- Acting in the name of Jesus Christ (Ephesians 5:20; Colossians 3:17)
- Dissipation is displaced (Ephesians 5:18)
- Thanks are given to God (Ephesians 5:20; Colossians 3:16)
- Teaching and admonition (Colossians 3:16)
- Teaching and admonishing in Psalms:
- Psalm 60
- Psalm 15 – Description of a citizen of Zion
- Psalm 1 – Meditate on God’s law and abide by it
- Psalm 50
- Psalm 91 – Trust in my God
- Psalm (Strong’s G5568) – striking or plucking; a song of praise
JS
April 16, 2014
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