ᾠδή
ōdē
song
Lexicon Entry
Lexicon data from STEPBible TIPNR, Tyndale House, Cambridge. Licensed under CC BY 4.0.
What Original Readers Understood
ExploredThe Greek word ᾠδή (ōdē) is defined as a "song." It appears 7 times in the Bible, indicating its importance in the biblical narrative. The word likely refers to a musical composition, possibly with lyrics, that expresses emotions, tells a story, or conveys a message. In its limited occurrences, ᾠδή seems to be used in contexts where music or singing is integral to the scene. Its significance lies in highlighting the role of music as a means of expression, worship, or celebration in ancient cultures. The word ᾠδή may also imply a sense of communal or public performance, as it is often associated with gatherings or events. While the word ᾠδή is not a central concept in the Bible, its appearances suggest that music played a significant part in the lives of ancient Israelites and early Christians.
Source data & methodology
Occurrences in Scripture
7 total occurrences across the text
Let the word of Christ dwell in you richly; in all wisdom teaching and admonishing one another with psalms, hymns, and spiritual songs, singing with grace in your heart to the Lord.
Ephesians 5:19speaking to one another in psalms, hymns, and spiritual songs; singing and making melody in your heart to the Lord;
Revelation 5:9They sang a new song, saying, “You are worthy to take the book and to open its seals: for you were killed, and bought us for God with your blood out of every tribe, language, people, and nation,
Revelation 14:3They sing a new song before the throne, and before the four living creatures and the elders. No one could learn the song except the one hundred forty-four thousand, those who had been redeemed out of the earth.
Revelation 14:3They sing a new song before the throne, and before the four living creatures and the elders. No one could learn the song except the one hundred forty-four thousand, those who had been redeemed out of the earth.
Revelation 15:3They sang the song of Moses, the servant of God, and the song of the Lamb, saying, “Great and marvelous are your works, Lord God, the Almighty! Righteous and true are your ways, you King of the nations.
Revelation 15:3They sang the song of Moses, the servant of God, and the song of the Lamb, saying, “Great and marvelous are your works, Lord God, the Almighty! Righteous and true are your ways, you King of the nations.