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Easton's Bible Dictionary

Maschil:

instructing, occurs in the title of thirteen Psalms (Psa 32; etc.). It denotes a song enforcing some lesson of wisdom or Psa 32; etc.). It denotes a song enforcing some lesson of wisdom or piety, a didactic song. In (Psa 47:7) it is rendered, Authorized Version, "with understanding;" Revised Version, marg., "in a skilful psalm."

International Standard Bible Encyclopaedia

Maschil:

mas'-kil.

See PSALMS

Smith's Bible Dictionary

Maschil:

(song of wisdom) the title of thirteen Psalm 32, 45, 44, 45, 52, 53, 54, 55, 74, 78, 68, 69, 142. Ewald regards Psalm 47:7 (Authorized Version,"sing ye praises with understanding; " Heb. maschil) as the key to the meaning of maschil, which in his opinion is a musical term denoting a melody requiring great skill in its execution.

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