Psalms 98 · Verse 1

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 98:1, King James Version

Psalms 98:1 in other translations

BSBA Psalm. Sing to the LORD a new song, for He has done wonders; His right hand and holy arm have gained Him the victory.
WEBA Psalm. Sing to the LORD a new song, for he has done marvelous things! His right hand and his holy arm have worked salvation for him.
ASVA Psalm. Oh sing unto Jehovah a new song; For he hath done marvellous things: His right hand, and his holy arm, hath wrought salvation for him.
YLTA Psalm. Sing ye to Jehovah a new song, For wonders He hath done, Given salvation to Him hath His right hand and His holy arm.
DARBYA Psalm. Sing ye unto Jehovah a new song: for he hath done wondrous things; his right hand and his holy arm hath wrought salvation for him.
BBEO make a new song to the Lord, because he has done works of wonder; with his right hand, and with his holy arm, he has overcome.
WebsterA Psalm. O sing to the LORD a new song; for he hath done marvelous things: his right hand, and his holy arm, hath gotten him the victory.

What does Psalms 98:1 mean?

Jamieson-Fausset-Brown

Psa 98:1-9. In view of the wonders of grace and righteousness displayed in God's salvation, the whole creation is invited to unite in praise.

1. gotten ... victory--literally, "made salvation," enabled Him to save His people. right hand, and ... arm--denote power. holy arm--or, "arm of holiness," the power of His united moral perfections (Psa 22:3; 32:11).

Robert Jamieson, A. R. Fausset & David Brown, 1871 · public domain

Adam Clarke's Commentary

Introduction

God is celebrated for his wondrous works, Psa 98:1, Psa 98:2; for the exact fulfillment of his gracious promises, Psa 98:3. The manner in which he is to be praised, Psa 98:4-6. Inanimate creation called to bear a part in this concert, Psa 98:7, Psa 98:8. The justice of his judgments, Psa 98:9. In the Hebrew this is simply termed מזמור mizmor, a Psalm. In the Chaldee, A prophetic Psalm. In the Vulgate, Septuagint, Ethiopic, A Psalm of David. In the Syriac it is attributed to David, and stated to be composed concerning the "Restoration of the Israelites from Egypt; but is to be understood spiritually of the advent of the Messiah, and the vocation of the Gentiles to the Christian faith." The Psalm in its subject is very like the ninety-sixth. It was probably written to celebrate the deliverance from the Babylonish captivity; but is to be understood prophetically of the redemption of the world by Jesus Christ. Verse 1 A new song - A song of excellence. Give him the highest praise. See on Psa 96:1 (note). Hath done marvellous things - נפלאות niphlaoth, "miracles," the same word as in Psa 96:3, where we translate it wonders. His holy arm - His Almighty power: - Hath gotten him the victory - הושיעה לו hoshiah llo, "hath made salvation to himself."

Adam Clarke, 1831 · public domain

Matthew Henry's Concise Commentary on Psalms 98:1-3
A song of praise for redeeming love is a new song, a mystery hidden from ages and generations. Converts sing a new song, very different from what they had sung. If the grace of God put a new heart into our breasts, it will put a new song into our mouths. Let this new song be sung to the praise of God, in consideration of the wonders he has wrought. The Redeemer has overcome all difficulties in the way of our redemption, and was not discouraged by the services or sufferings appointed him. Let us praise him for the discoveries made to the world of the work of redemption; his salvation and his righteousness fulfilling the prophecies and promises of the Old Testament. In pursuance of this design, God raised up his Son Jesus to be not only a Light to lighten the Gentiles, but the glory of his people Israel. Surely it behoves us to inquire whether his holy arm hath gotten the victory in our hearts, over the power of Satan, unbelief, and sin? If this be our happy case, we shall exchange all light songs of vanity for songs of joy and thanksgiving; our lives will celebrate the Redeemer's praise.

Matthew Henry, 1706 · public domain

Psalms 98:1 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.

שִׁ֤ירוּShi.rusingH7891
לַֽיהוָ֨ה\׀la.Yah.wehto YahwehH3068
שִׁ֣ירshira songH7892
חָ֭דָשׁCha.doshnewH2319
כִּֽי\־ki-forH3588
נִפְלָא֣וֹתnif.la.'otwondersH6381
עָשָׂ֑ה'a.Sahhe has doneH6213
הוֹשִֽׁיעָה\־ho.shi.'ah-it has given victoryH3467
לּ֥וֹloto him
יְ֝מִינ֗וֹye.mi.Noright [hand] hisH3225
וּזְר֥וֹעַu.ze.Ro.a'and [the] arm ofH2220
קָדְשֽׁוֹ\׃ka.de.Shoholiness hisH6944

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

Cross references for Psalms 98:1

  • Exodus 15:6

    Thy right hand, O Lord, is become glorious in power: thy right hand, O Lord, hath dashed in pieces the enemy.

  • Isaiah 52:10

    The Lord hath made bare his holy arm in the eyes of all the nations; and all the ends of the earth shall see the salvation of our God.

  • 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 96:3

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

  • Psalms 33:3

    Sing unto him a new song; play skilfully with a loud noise.

  • Psalms 96:1

    O sing unto the Lord a new song: sing unto the Lord, all the earth.

  • 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;

  • Colossians 2:15

    And having spoiled principalities and powers, he made a shew of them openly, triumphing over them in it.

  • Exodus 15:11

    Who is like unto thee, O Lord, among the gods? who is like thee, glorious in holiness, fearful in praises, doing wonders?

  • John 16:33

    These things I have spoken unto you, that in me ye might have peace. In the world ye shall have tribulation: but be of good cheer; I have overcome the world.

  • Psalms 149:1

    Praise ye the Lord. Sing unto the Lord a new song, and his praise in the congregation of saints.

  • Acts 2:11

    Cretes and Arabians, we do hear them speak in our tongues the wonderful works of God.

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Treasury of Scripture Knowledge
1 The psalmist exhorts the Jews,
4 the Gentiles,
7 and all the creatures, to praise God.

Sing.
33:3; 96:1; 149:1; Isa 42:10; Re 5:9; 14:3
for he.
77:14; 86:10; 105:5; 136:4; 139:14; Ex 15:6,11; Isa 43:18-20
Jer 31:22; Lu 1:49; 2:10-14; Ac 2:11; Re 15:3,4
his right.
2:5,6; 45:3-5; 110:2-6; Ge 3:15; Ex 15:6; Isa 52:10; 59:16; 63:5
Joh 16:33; Ac 19:20; Col 2:15; Heb 2:14,15; Re 3:21; 6:2; 17:14
Re 19:11-21

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Context

  • 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 98:2

    The Lord hath made known his salvation: his righteousness hath he openly shewed in the sight of the heathen.

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Psalms 98:1 in other languages

Spanish
Reina-Valera 1909		Salmo. CANTAD á Jehová canción nueva; porque ha hecho maravillas: su diestra lo ha salvado, y su santo brazo.
French
Bible J.N. Darby 1885		Psaume. Chantez à l’ Éternel un cantique nouveau! Car il a fait des choses merveilleuses: sa droite et le bras de sa sainteté l’ont délivré.
German
Elberfelder 1871		Singet Jehova ein neues Lied! denn er hat Wunder getan; Rettung hat ihm verschafft seine Rechte und sein heiliger Arm.
Latin
Clementine Vulgate		Psalmus ipsi David. Dominus regnavit: irascantur populi; qui sedet super cherubim: moveatur terra.