Psalms 96 · Verse 2

Psalms 96:2

Sing unto the Lord, bless his name; shew forth his salvation from day to day.
Psalms 96:2, King James Version

Psalms 96:2 in other translations

BSBSing to the LORD, bless His name; proclaim His salvation day after day.
WEBSing to the LORD! Bless his name! Proclaim his salvation from day to day!
ASVSing unto Jehovah, bless his name; Show forth his salvation from day to day.
YLTSing to Jehovah, bless His name, Proclaim from day to day His salvation.
DARBYSing unto Jehovah, bless his name; publish his salvation from day to day.
BBEMake songs to the Lord, blessing his name; give the good news of his salvation day by day.
WebsterSing to the LORD, bless his name; show forth his salvation from day to day.

What does Psalms 96:2 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…

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Adam Clarke's Commentary
Verse 2 Show forth his salvation from day to day - The original is very emphatic, בשרו מיום ליום ישועתו basseru miyom leyom yeshuatho "Preach the Gospel of his salvation from day to day." To the same effect the Septuagint, Ευαγγελιζεσθε ἡμεραν εξ ἡμερας το σωτηριον αυτου, "Evangelize his salvation from day to day."

Adam Clarke, 1831 · public domain

Matthew Henry's Concise Commentary on Psalms 96:1-9

When Christ finished his work on earth, and was received into his glory in heaven, the church began to sing a new song unto him, and to bless his name. His apostles and evangelists showed forth his salvation among the heathen, his wonders among all people. All the earth is here summoned to worship the Lord. We must worship him in the beauty of holiness, as God in Christ, reconciling the world unto himself. Glorious…

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Psalms 96:2 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.

שִׁ֣ירוּShi.rusingH7891
לַ֭יהוָהla.Yah.wehto YahwehH3068
בָּרֲכ֣וּba.ra.KhublessH1288
שְׁמ֑וֹshe.Moname hisH8034
בַּשְּׂר֥וּba.se.Rubear newsH1319
מִיּֽוֹם\־mi.yom-from dayH3117
לְ֝י֗וֹםle.Yomto dayH3117
יְשׁוּעָתֽוֹ\׃ye.shu.'a.Tosalvation hisH3444

Source: STEPBible TAHOT/TAGNT (Tyndale House, CC BY 4.0).

Cross references for Psalms 96:2

  • Mark 16:15

    And he said unto them, Go ye into all the world, and preach the gospel to every creature.

  • Psalms 71:15

    My mouth shall shew forth thy righteousness and thy salvation all the day; for I know not the numbers thereof.

  • Psalms 103:1-2

    A Psalm of David. Bless the Lord, O my soul: and all that is within me, bless his holy name. Bless the Lord, O my soul, and forget not all his benefits:

  • Psalms 145:1

    David’s Psalm of praise. I will extol thee, my God, O king; and I will bless thy name for ever and ever.

  • Psalms 40:10

    I have not hid thy righteousness within my heart; I have declared thy faithfulness and thy salvation: I have not concealed thy lovingkindness and thy truth from the great congregation.

  • Psalms 72:17-18

    His name shall endure for ever: his name shall be continued as long as the sun: and men shall be blessed in him: all nations shall call him blessed. Blessed be the Lord God, the God of Israel, who only doeth wondrous things.

  • Isaiah 40:9

    O Zion, that bringest good tidings, get thee up into the high mountain; O Jerusalem, that bringest good tidings, lift up thy voice with strength; lift it up, be not afraid; say unto the cities of Judah, Behold your God!

  • Romans 10:14-18

    How then shall they call on him in whom they have not believed? and how shall they believe in him of whom they have not heard? and how shall they hear without a preacher? And how shall they preach, except they be sent? as it is written, How beautiful are the feet of them that preach the gospel of peace, and bring glad tidings of good things! But they have not all obeyed the gospel. For Esaias saith, Lord, who hath believed our report? So then faith cometh by hearing, and hearing by the word of God. …

  • Acts 13:26

    Men and brethren, children of the stock of Abraham, and whosoever among you feareth God, to you is the word of this salvation sent.

  • Psalms 145:10

    All thy works shall praise thee, O Lord; and thy saints shall bless thee.

  • Isaiah 52:7-8

    How beautiful upon the mountains are the feet of him that bringeth good tidings, that publisheth peace; that bringeth good tidings of good, that publisheth salvation; that saith unto Zion, Thy God reigneth! Thy watchmen shall lift up the voice; with the voice together shall they sing: for they shall see eye to eye, when the Lord shall bring again Zion.

  • Psalms 103:20-104:1

    Bless the Lord, ye his angels, that excel in strength, that do his commandments, hearkening unto the voice of his word. Bless ye the Lord, all ye his hosts; ye ministers of his, that do his pleasure. Bless the Lord, all his works in all places of his dominion: bless the Lord, O my soul. Bless the Lord, O my soul. O Lord my God, thou art very great; thou art clothed with honour and majesty.

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Treasury of Scripture Knowledge
bless.
72:17,18; 103:1,2,20-22; 104:1; 145:1,10; 1Ch 29:20; Eph 1:3
Re 5:13
shew.
40:10; 71:15; Isa 40:9; 52:7,8; Mr 16:15; Ac 13:26; Ro 10:14-18

Treasury of Scripture Knowledge (Samuel Bagster, c. 1836) · public domain

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 96:3

    Declare his glory among the heathen, his wonders among all people.

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Psalms 96:2 in other languages

Spanish
Reina-Valera 1909
Cantad á Jehová, bendecid su nombre: anunciad de día en día su salud.
French
Bible J.N. Darby 1885
Chantez à l’ Éternel, bénissez son nom, annoncez de jour en jour son salut!
German
Elberfelder 1871
Singet Jehova, preiset seinen Namen, verkündet von Tag zu Tag seine Rettung!
Latin
Clementine Vulgate
Nubes et caligo in circuitu ejus; justitia et judicium correctio sedis ejus.