Dictionary of Bible Themes Dictionary of Bible Themes » 7000 God's people » 7900 The life of the church » 7927 hymn Poetry sung to the praise of God and for the mutual encouragement of believers. Hymns and songs are not clearly distinguished in Scripture, but the NT contains examples of possible early Christian hymns. Hymns are sung to the praise of God's name Psalm 40:3; Romans 15:8-11 Because of Jesus Christ the Gentiles are now called upon to join with God's people in praising God. See also Deuteronomy 32:43; 2 Samuel 22:50; Psalm 18:49; Psalm 117:1; Hebrews 2:12 Christians are to sing hymns together for mutual encouragement 1 Corinthians 14:26 See also Ephesians 5:19; Colossians 3:16 “Psalms” refers to the OT psalms (see Lk 20:42; 24:44; Ac 1:20; 13:33) some of which may have been set to music by Christians. “Psalm” could also describe a song newly composed for Christian worship (see 1Co 14:26 where “hymn” translates Greek “psalmos”). Examples of singing hymns By Jesus Christ and his disciples By Paul and Silas in prison Examples of hymns The Benedictus: Zechariah's song of thanksgiving at the birth of his son, John the Baptist See also Luke 1:68-79 The Magnificat: Mary's song of praise as the future mother of the Lord The Nunc Dimittis: Simeon's response to seeing the child Jesus Other examples of possible early Christian hymns Romans 11:33-36; Ephesians 5:14; Philippians 2:6-11; Colossians 1:15-20; 1 Timothy 3:16 See also
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