Psalms

noun

ˈsämz

ˈsälmz,

ˈsȯmz,

ˈsȯlmz

plural in form but singular in construction

Synonyms of Psalms next

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: a collection of sacred poems forming a book of canonical Jewish and Christian Scripture see Bible Table

Word History

First Known Use

before the 12th century, in the meaning defined above

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“Psalms.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Psalms. Accessed 31 Jan. 2023.

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Psalms

noun

ˈsämz

ˈsälmz

: a collection of sacred poems forming a book of canonical Jewish and Christian Scripture see bible table

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