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hymn

Meaning of “hymn”

A song or poem of praise to God.

Definition sources

KJV context and cross-referencesWebster 1828
2 occurrences2 verses2 booksKJV PCE

First occurrence: Matthew 26:30

Complete exact-word concordance

Every verse containing “hymn”

KJV PCE
Matthew 26:30
And when they had sung an hymn, they went out into the mount of Olives.
1 word occurrence in this verse
The 1611 reading & marginal notes
1611 witness · Matthew 26:30 · retained source text

And when they had sung an hymne, they went out into the mount of Oliues.

1611 marginal noteOr, psalme.

Mark 14:26
¶ And when they had sung an hymn, they went out into the mount of Olives.
1 word occurrence in this verse
The 1611 reading & marginal notes
1611 witness · Mark 14:26 · retained source text

¶ And when they had sung an hymne, they went out into the mount of Oliues.

1611 marginal noteOr, psalme

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Historical English dictionary sources

Historical definitions

A song or ode in honor of God. A short poem, composed for religious service, or a song of joy and praise to God.

volume 1, leaf 934 (noun entry)