The Definition of the word Maschil

Maschil

Instructing, occurs in the title of thirteen Psalms (32, 42, 44, etc.). It denotes a song enforcing some lesson of wisdom or "piety, a didactic song. In Ps. 47:7 it is rendered, Authorized" "Version, "with understanding;" Revised Version, marg., "in a" "skilful psalm."