ode denotes a sung composition, used in communal address and in songs sung before the throne.

The attested use is a sung composition: plural forms occur in communal address, teaching, and admonition, while singular forms name songs sung before the throne, including new songs and the song of Moses and the lamb.

1. Sung compositions in communal and throne settings · dominant

   The dative plural ᾠδαῖς occurs with teaching and admonishing in Colossians 3:16 and with addressing one another in Ephesians 5:19; in both verses the APB renders the surrounding clauses with “spiritual songs.” The accusative singular ᾠδὴν names a new song before the throne in Revelation 14:3 and Revelation 5:9, and in Revelation 15:3 it occurs in the songs of Moses and of the lamb, followed by their spoken praise.

   Colossians 3:16Ephesians 5:19Revelation 14:3Revelation 15:3Revelation 5:9

In the Anselm Project Bible: The APB presents the plural occurrences as “spiritual songs” in communal clauses and the singular occurrences as “song” or “new song” in Revelation. These renderings confirm the verse-level setting rather than isolate every contribution of the Greek term.