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Psalms

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Psalms (noun) means the Book of Psalms, a collection of religious songs and poems in the Old Testament. Example: “She read a passage from Psalms before bed.”

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The Book of Psalms, a collection of religious songs and poems in the Old Testament.
"She read a passage from Psalms before bed."

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In plain EnglishThe name of the biblical book made up of psalms.

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Singular
Psalm
Plural
the Psalms
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What does “Psalms” mean?
The word “Psalms” means the Book of Psalms, a collection of religious songs and poems in the Old Testament. In plain terms, the name of the biblical book made up of psalms.
How do you pronounce “Psalms”?
“Psalms” is pronounced sahmz (/sɑmz/ in IPA).
How do you use “Psalms” in a sentence?
Here is “Psalms” used in a sentence: “She read a passage from Psalms before bed.”
What part of speech is “Psalms”?
“Psalms” is a noun.
Is “Psalms” a common word?
“Psalms” is an uncommon word in modern English.