Psalms 96:1
O sing unto the Lord a new song: sing unto the Lord, all the earth.
Psalms 96:1 in other translations
| BSB | Sing to the LORD a new song; sing to the LORD, all the earth. |
|---|---|
| WEB | Sing to the LORD a new song! Sing to the LORD, all the earth. |
| ASV | Oh sing unto Jehovah a new song: Sing unto Jehovah, all the earth. |
| YLT | Sing to Jehovah a new song, Sing to Jehovah all the earth. |
| DARBY | Sing ye unto Jehovah a new song: sing unto Jehovah, all the earth. |
| BBE | O make a new song to the Lord; let all the earth make melody to the Lord. |
| Webster | O sing to the LORD a new song: sing to the LORD, all the earth. |
What does Psalms 96:1 mean?
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Psalms 96:1-3
Psa 96:1-13. The substance of this Psalm, and portions of the ninety-seventh, ninety-eighth, and hundredth, are found in 1Ch 16:7-36, which was used by David's directions in the dedication of the tabernacle on Mount Zion. The dispensation of the Messiah was typified by that event, involving, as it did, a more permanent seat of worship, and the introduction of additional and more spiritual services. Hence the language of these Psalms may be regarded as having a higher import than that pertinent to the occasion on which it was thus publicly used.
1-3. All nations are invited to unite in this most joyful praise. new song--literally, "fresh," or new mercies (Psa 33:3; 40:3).Robert Jamieson, A. R. Fausset & David Brown, 1871 · public domain
Adam Clarke's Commentary
Introduction
All the inhabitants of the earth are invited to praise the Lord, Psa 96:1-3. His supreme majesty, Psa 96:3-6. The tribes of Israel are invited to glorify him, Psa 96:7-9; and to proclaim him among the heathen, Psa 96:10. The heavens and the earth are commamded to rejoice in him, Psa 96:11-13. This Psalm has no title, either in the Hebrew or Chaldee. The Syriac: "Of David. A prophecy of the advent of Christ and the calling of the Gentiles to believe in him." The Vulgate, Septuagint, Ethiopic, and Arabic have, "A Song of David, when the House was built after the Captivity." We have seen in 1Chr 16:23-33 (note) a Psalm nearly like this, composed by David, on bringing the ark to Sion, from the house of Obed-edom. See the notes on the above place. But the Psalm, as it stands in the Chronicles, has thirty verses; and this is only a section of it, from the twenty-third to the thirty-third. It is very likely that this part was taken from the Psalm above mentioned, to be used at the dedication of the second temple. The one hundred and fifth Psalm is almost the same as that in Chronicles, but much more extensive. Where they are in the main the same, there are differences for which it is not easy to account. Verse 1 Sing unto the Lord a new song - A song of peculiar excellence, for in this sense the term new is repeatedly taken in the Scriptures. He has done extraordinary things for us, and we should excel in praise and thanksgiving.Adam Clarke, 1831 · public domain
Matthew Henry's Concise Commentary on Psalms 96:1-9
Matthew Henry, 1706 · public domain
Psalms 96:1 in the original Hebrew
Word-by-word with transliteration, English gloss and Strong's number. Tap a number for the full definition and every place the word is used.
Source: STEPBible TAHOT/TAGNT (Tyndale House, CC BY 4.0).
Cross references for Psalms 96:1
- 1 Chronicles 16:23-33
Sing unto the Lord, all the earth; shew forth from day to day his salvation. Declare his glory among the heathen; his marvellous works among all nations. For great is the Lord, and greatly to be praised: he also is to be feared above all gods. For all the gods of the people are idols: but the Lord made the heavens. …
- Psalms 98:1
A Psalm. O sing unto the Lord a new song; for he hath done marvellous things: his right hand, and his holy arm, hath gotten him the victory.
- Psalms 149:1
Praise ye the Lord. Sing unto the Lord a new song, and his praise in the congregation of saints.
- Revelation 14:3
And they sung as it were a new song before the throne, and before the four beasts, and the elders: and no man could learn that song but the hundred and forty and four thousand, which were redeemed from the earth.
- Psalms 33:3
Sing unto him a new song; play skilfully with a loud noise.
- Revelation 5:9
And they sung a new song, saying, Thou art worthy to take the book, and to open the seals thereof: for thou wast slain, and hast redeemed us to God by thy blood out of every kindred, and tongue, and people, and nation;
- Psalms 67:3-6
Let the people praise thee, O God; let all the people praise thee. O let the nations be glad and sing for joy: for thou shalt judge the people righteously, and govern the nations upon earth. Selah. Let the people praise thee, O God; let all the people praise thee. Then shall the earth yield her increase; and God, even our own God, shall bless us.
- Romans 15:11
And again, Praise the Lord, all ye Gentiles; and laud him, all ye people.
- Psalms 68:32
Sing unto God, ye kingdoms of the earth; O sing praises unto the Lord; Selah:
Ranked by reader votes · OpenBible.info cross references (CC BY).
Treasury of Scripture Knowledge
Context
- Psalms 96:1
O sing unto the Lord a new song: sing unto the Lord, all the earth.
- Psalms 96:2
Sing unto the Lord, bless his name; shew forth his salvation from day to day.
Psalms 96:1 in other languages
| Spanish Reina-Valera 1909 | CANTAD á Jehová canción nueva; cantad á Jehová, toda la tierra. |
|---|---|
| French Bible J.N. Darby 1885 | Chantez à l’ Éternel un cantique nouveau; chantez à l’ Éternel, toute la terre! |
| German Elberfelder 1871 | N Singet Jehova ein neues Lied, singet Jehova, ganze Erde! |
| Latin Clementine Vulgate | Huic David, quando terra ejus restituta est. Dominus regnavit: exsultet terra; lætentur insulæ multæ. |