Psalms 96:1

Psalms 96:1 in other versions

• King James Version (KJV)O sing unto the Lord a new song: sing unto the Lord, all the earth.
• English Standard Version (ESV)Oh sing to the Lord a new song; sing to the Lord, all the earth!
• New King James Version (NKJV)Oh, sing to the Lord a new song! Sing to the Lord, all the earth.
• New Living Translation (NLT)Sing a new song to the Lord! Let the whole earth sing to the Lord!

Context of Psalms 96:1

Sing to the Lord a new song; sing to the Lord, all the earth. 2Sing to the Lord, praise his name; proclaim his salvation day after day. 3Declare his glory among the nations, his marvelous deeds among all peoples.

Psalms 96:1 word by word

שִׁ֣ירוּ לַ֭יהוָה שִׁ֣יר חָדָ֑שׁ שִׁ֥ירוּ לַ֝יהוָ֗ה כָּל־הָאָֽרֶץ׃Read the interlinear

Words taken from the KJV.

• O singשִׁירshîyr shûr · to singH7891
• unto the Lordיְהֹוָהyehôvâh · LORDH3068
• a newחָדָשׁchâdâsh · newH2319
• songשִׁירshîyr shîyrâh · songH7892
• all the earthאֶ֫רֶץ'erets · land: country/planetH776

Cross-references for Psalms 96:1

• Psalms 33:3Sing to him a new song; play skillfully, and shout for joy.
• Psalms 98:1Sing to the Lord a new song, for he has done marvelous things; his right hand and his holy arm have worked salvation for him.
• Psalms 149:1Praise the Lord. Sing to the Lord a new song, his praise in the assembly of his faithful people.
• 1 Chronicles 16:23Sing to the Lord, all the earth; proclaim his salvation day after day.
• Revelation 5:9And they sang a new song, saying: “You are worthy to take the scroll and to open its seals, because you were slain, and with your blood you purchased for God persons from every tribe and language and people and nation.
• Revelation 14:3And they sang a new song before the throne and before the four living creatures and the elders. No one could learn the song except the 144,000 who had been redeemed from the earth.
• Psalms 67:3May the peoples praise you, God; may all the peoples praise you.
• Psalms 68:32Sing to God, you kingdoms of the earth, sing praise to the Lord,
• Romans 15:11And again, “Praise the Lord, all you Gentiles; let all the peoples extol him.”

Commentaries on Psalms 96:1

• Adam Clarke Bible Commentary · v. 1Sing 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.Read the comment
• Barnes’ Notes on the Bible · v. 1O sing unto the Lord a new song - See the notes at Psalm 33:3. This is the only addition made to the original form of the psalm. The word new here implies that there was some fresh occasion for celebrating the praises of God; that some event had occurred, or that some truth relating to the divine character had now been made known, which could not well be expressed in any psalm or hymn then in use. It is a call on all to celebrate the praises of the Lord…Read the comment
• Matthew Henry Concise Commentary · v. 1A call to all people to praise God. (1-9) God's government and judgment. (10-13) Verses 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…Read the comment
• Tyndale Open Study Notes · v. 1Three psalms begin by urging people to sing a new song (Psalms 96, 98, 149). The song celebrates the Lord's universal kingship (see Psalm 33:3).Read the comment
• Jamieson–Fausset–Brown Commentary · v. 1-131-3. All nations are invited to unite in this most joyful praise. new song--literally, "fresh," or new mercies (Psa 33:3; 40:3).Read the comment

Topics related to Psalms 96:1

• Church
• Jesus, the Christ
• Praise

In the dictionaries

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Commentaries on Psalms 96

• Adam Clarke Bible Commentary
• Barnes’ Notes on the Bible
• Matthew Henry Concise Commentary
• Tyndale Open Study Notes
• Jamieson–Fausset–Brown Commentary
• Rashi on Tanakh
• Calvin’s Commentaries
• Keil & Delitzsch Commentary
• John Wesley’s Notes
• The Treasury of David
• Darby Translation Notes
• Geneva Bible Translation Notes
• Kingcomments
• Matthew Henry’s Complete Commentary
• Matthew Henry’s Modern English Commentary
• Scofield Reference Notes, 1917 Edition
• Seventh-day Adventist Bible Commentary
• EGW Writings