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Psalm.
Sing to the LORD a new song, for He has done marvelous things; salvation has been worked out for Him by His right hand, by His holy arm.
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The LORD has made known His salvation; He has revealed His righteousness in the sight of the nations.
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He has remembered His steadfast love and His faithfulness toward the house of Israel; all the ends of the earth have seen the salvation of our God.
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Make a joyful noise to the LORD, all the earth; break forth and sing for joy, and sing praises!
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Sing praises to the LORD with the harp, with the harp and the sound of melody,
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with trumpets and the sound of the horn; make a joyful noise before the King, the LORD!
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Let the sea roar, and all that fills it; the world, and those who dwell in it!
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Let the rivers clap their hands; let the hills sing together for joy
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before the LORD, for He comes to judge the earth. He will judge the world with righteousness, and the peoples with equity.
🕊️🙏📖 Summary of Psalm 98 – “Sing a New Song for the Victory of the Lord”
Psalm 98 is a song of praise and victory, calling the whole earth to praise the Lord, who has shown His salvation and righteousness.
It is one of the most universal and joyful psalms, where all creation is invited to praise the Lord.
The Lord is portrayed as Savior and righteous Judge.
📌 1. Sing a New Song Because the Lord Has Done Marvelous Things (verses 1–3)
➡️ “Sing to the LORD a new song, for He has done marvelous things!”
➡️ The Lord has made His salvation known and revealed it to the nations.
➡️ He remembers His steadfast love toward Israel. All the earth has seen the Lord’s victory.
🎯 Praise is born from the experience of God’s saving work.
📌 2. Shout for Joy, All the Earth! (verses 4–6)
➡️ “Make a joyful noise to the LORD, all the earth; break forth and sing for joy, and sing praises!”
➡️ Use harp, trumpet, and horn — praise that is lively and full of joy.
🎯 Praise to God is not silent and cold, but living and full of joy.
📌 3. Even Creation Joins the Shout (verses 7–9)
➡️ Let the sea roar, and the world and all that is in it rejoice.
➡️ Let the rivers clap their hands, and the hills sing together to welcome the Lord.
➡️ For the Lord comes to judge the earth with righteousness and the peoples with truth.
🎯 Praise to God is a joyful feast of all creation, waiting for His justice.
📖 Main Teaching
- The Lord is worthy of praise because He has done marvelous works — especially salvation
- God’s salvation is for all nations, not only for Israel
- Praise to the Lord should be joyful and expressive
- All creation also acknowledges and awaits God’s righteous rule
- The Lord will come as a just and righteous Judge
✨ Spiritual Meaning (New Testament)
📖 Luke 2:10–11
“I bring you good tidings of great joy… a Savior has been born for you.”
➡️ God’s victory and salvation are fulfilled in the birth of Christ.
📖 Revelation 5:9
“They sang a new song: You are worthy to take the scroll…”
➡️ The new song in Psalm 98 is fulfilled in the worship of the Lamb.
📖 Romans 1:16
“The gospel is the power of God unto salvation for everyone who believes…”
➡️ God’s salvation made known to the nations is fulfilled in the gospel.
📖 Revelation 19:1–2,6
“Hallelujah! The Lord our God, the Almighty, reigns… true and righteous are His judgments.”
➡️ Psalm 98:9 concerning judgment is fulfilled in the coming of Christ as Judge.
🕊️ “Sing to the LORD a new song, for He has done marvelous things!” – Psalm 98:1
🕊️ “He has made known His salvation in the sight of the nations.” – Psalm 98:2
🕊️ “Make a joyful noise to the LORD, all the earth.” – Psalm 98:4
🕊️ “He comes to judge the earth with righteousness and the peoples with truth.” – Psalm 98:9
