Study of Ephesians 5:19 and Colossians 3:16—part 1

Study of Ephesians 5:19 and Colossians 3:16—part 1

            Outside of the music references found in the Book of Psalms, Ephesians 5:19 and Colossians 3:16 are probably the two most quoted musical passages in the Bible.  Since there is such a plethora of misunderstanding considering   the meaning of these verses, I believe that it will be worth your time to do a word study of these two familiar New Testament musical passages of Scripture. Since there is such a plethora of misunderstanding considering the meaning of these verses, I believe that it will be worth our time to consider a word study of these two familiar New Testament musical passages of Scripture.

            For your convenience I have included Strong’s Exhaustive Concordance  numbers for Ephesians 5:19 "Speaking (2980) to yourselves (1438) in psalms (5568) and hymns (5215) and spiritual (4152) songs (5603), singing (103) and making (5567)            melody(556) in your (5216) heart (2588) to the Lord (2962)" and Colossians 3:16  "Let the word (3056) of Christ (5547) dwell (1774) in you richly (4146) in all wisdom (4678);   teaching (1321) and admonishing (3560) one another (1438) in psalms (5568) and hymns (5215)   and spiritual (4152) songs (5603), singing (103)  with grace (5485) in your (5216) hearts (2588) to the Lord (2962)."             These two verses give a serious charge to those who sing psalms, hymns, and spiritual songs. 

Thought for the Day

Take some time today to study the key words like psalms, hymns, spiritual songs and making melody.  Also, study the phrase singing with grace in your hearts.