Dictionary of Bible Themes 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. Psalms 40:3Hymns are sung to the praise of God's name Romans 15:8-11See also Deuteronomy 32:43Because of Jesus Christ the Gentiles are now called upon to join with God's people in praising God. 2 Samuel 22:50Psalms 18:49; 117:1 Hebrews 2:12 1 Corinthians 14:26 Christians are to sing hymns together for mutual encouragement See also Ephesians 5:19Colossians 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"). Matthew 26:30Examples of singing hymns By Jesus Christ and his disciples Acts 16:25pp Mk 14:26 By Paul and Silas in prison See also Examples of hymns Luke 1:68-79The Benedictus: Zechariah's song of thanksgiving at the birth of his son, John the Baptist Luke 1:46-55The Magnificat: Mary's song of praise as the future mother of the Lord Luke 2:29-32The Nunc Dimittis: Simeon's response to seeing the child Jesus Romans 11:33-36Ephesians 5:14 Other examples of possible early Christian hymns Philippians 2:6-11Colossians 1:15-20 1 Timothy 3:16 See also 7960 singing7963 song 8414 encouragement 8440 glorifying God 8609 prayer as praise & thanksgiving 8627 worship, elements 8646 doxology 8664 praise |
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