The psalm uniquely combines "new song" (שיר חדש) with cosmic worship, as both inanimate creation and nations join Israel's celebration of divine justice.
Psalms 98
Praise the Judge of the World
1Sing to the LORD a new song, for he has done marvelous things! His right hand and his holy arm have worked salvation for him.
2The LORD has made known his salvation. He has openly shown his righteousness in the sight of the nations.
3He has remembered his loving kindness and his faithfulness toward the house of Israel. All the ends of the earth have seen the salvation of our God.
4Make a joyful noise to the LORD, all the earth! Burst out and sing for joy, yes, sing praises!
5Sing praises to the LORD with the harp, with the harp and the voice of melody.
6With trumpets and sound of the ram’s horn, make a joyful noise before the King, the LORD.
7Let the sea roar with its fullness; the world, and those who dwell therein.
8Let the rivers clap their hands. Let the mountains sing for joy together.
9Let them sing before the LORD, for he comes to judge the earth. He will judge the world with righteousness, and the peoples with equity.
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Psalm 98 is a hymn of praise calling all creation to celebrate God's salvation and righteousness. The psalmist proclaims that God has revealed His saving power to all nations, demonstrating His faithfulness to Israel while extending His salvation to the ends of the earth. The psalm culminates with a vision of universal worship where not only humanity but all of creation—seas, rivers, and mountains—joins in joyful praise before the Lord who comes to judge with righteousness.
Context
This psalm continues the theme of universal praise found in the surrounding psalms, particularly echoing Psalm 96's call for all nations to worship the Lord.
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- 1-3 God's Marvelous Salvation Revealed The Lord's mighty acts of salvation have been displayed openly before all nations, fulfilling His covenant faithfulness to Israel.
- 4-6 Call for Universal Musical Praise All the earth is summoned to worship with joyful songs and instrumental music before the Lord as King.
- 7-9 Creation's Cosmic Celebration The natural world itself—seas, rivers, and mountains—is called to rejoice before the coming righteous Judge.
Praise the Judge of the World
98:1–98:9 poetry song celebratory
A new song of praise celebrating God's marvelous works of salvation, His faithfulness to Israel, and His coming righteous judgment of all nations.
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The psalm uniquely combines "new song" (שיר חדש) with cosmic worship, as both inanimate creation and nations join Israel's celebration of divine justice.
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Psalms 98:1 5 references
Lexicals 5
Isaiah 42:10 Lexical
Sing to the LORD a new song, and his praise from the end of the earth, you who go down to the sea, and all that is there…
Psalms 144:9 Lexical
I will sing a new song to you, God. On a ten-stringed lyre, I will sing praises to you.
Psalms 33:3 Lexical
Sing to him a new song. Play skillfully with a shout of joy!
Psalms 96:1 Lexical
Sing to the LORD a new song! Sing to the LORD, all the earth.
Psalms 149:1 Lexical
Praise the LORD! Sing to the LORD a new song, his praise in the assembly of the saints.
Psalms 98:2 1 reference
Psalms 98:4 1 reference
Psalms 98:6 5 references
Lexicals 5
Hosea 5:8 Lexical
“Blow the cornet in Gibeah, and the trumpet in Ramah! Sound a battle cry at Beth Aven, behind you, Benjamin!
2 Chronicles 15:14 Lexical
They swore to the LORD with a loud voice, with shouting, with trumpets, and with cornets.
1 Chronicles 15:28 Lexical
Thus all Israel brought the ark of the LORD’s covenant up with shouting, with sound of the cornet, with trumpets, and wi…
Joshua 6:20 Lexical
So the people shouted and the priests blew the trumpets. When the people heard the sound of the trumpet, the people shou…
Joshua 6:5 Lexical
It shall be that when they make a long blast with the ram’s horn, and when you hear the sound of the trumpet, all the pe…
Psalms 98:7 2 references
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