psalms
noun
Form of psalm , plural of psalm.
Simple meaning
A book of the Old Testament of the Bible, and of the Tanakh.
Pronunciation
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sahlmzIPA pronunciation (US)
ˈsɑlmz
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Definition
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noun
biblical
An Old Testament book consisting of a collection of 150 Psalms
biblical
A book of the Old Testament of the Bible, and of the Tanakh.
Word at a Glance
- Difficulty
- B2 · Upper Intermediate (estimated)
- Frequency
- Moderately Common
- Typical Use
- Neutral / general English
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One of the 150 lyrical poems and prayers that comprise the Book of Psalms in the Old Testament.
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An Old Testament book consisting of a collection of 150 Psalms.
Related Words
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- ecclesiastesnoun
- psalmnoun
- proverbsnoun
- lamentationsnoun
- septuagintnoun
- isaiahnoun
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