Psalms 98:1

Psalms 98:1 in other versions

• King James Version (KJV)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.
• New International Version (NIV)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.
• English Standard Version (ESV)Oh 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.
• New King James Version (NKJV)Oh, sing to the Lord a new song! For He has done marvelous things; His right hand and His holy arm have gained Him the victory.

Context of Psalms 98:1

Sing unto the LORD a new song; for he hath done marvelous things: his right hand, and his holy arm, hath wrought salvation for him. 2The LORD hath made known his salvation: his righteousness hath he openly shewed in the sight of the nations. 3He hath remembered his mercy and his faithfulness toward the house of Israel: all the ends of the earth have seen the salvation of our God.

Psalms 98:1 word by word

שִׁ֤ירוּ לַֽיהוָ֨ה׀ שִׁ֣יר חָ֭דָשׁ כִּֽי־נִפְלָא֣וֹת עָשָׂ֑ה הוֹשִֽׁיעָה־לּ֥וֹ יְ֝מִינ֗וֹ וּזְר֥וֹעַ קָדְשֽׁוֹ׃Read the interlinear

• Singשִׁירshîyr shûr · to singH7891
• LORDיְהֹוָהyehôvâh · LORDH3068
• newחָדָשׁchâdâsh · newH2319
• songשִׁירshîyr shîyrâh · songH7892
• doneעָשָׂה‛âώâh · to make: doH6213
• marvelousפָּלָאpâlâ' · to wonderH6381
• rightיָמִיןyâmîyn · rightH3225
• handיָמִיןyâmîyn · rightH3225
• holyקֹ֫דֶשׁqôdesh · holinessH6944
• armזְרוֹעַzerôa‛ zerôa‛ zerô‛âh zerô‛âh · armH2220
• salvationיָשַׁעyâsha‛ · to saveH3467

Cross-references for Psalms 98:1

• Psalms 33:3Sing unto him a new song; play skilfully with a loud noise.
• Psalms 96:1O SING unto the LORD a new song: sing unto the LORD, all the earth.
• Psalms 149:1Praise ye the LORD. Sing unto the LORD a new song, and his praise in the assembly of the saints.
• Isaiah 42:10Sing unto the LORD a new song, and his praise from the end of the earth; ye that go down to the sea, and all that is therein, the isles, and the inhabitants thereof.
• Revelation 5:9And they sing a new song, saying, Worthy art thou to take the book, and to open the seals thereof: for thou wast slain, and didst purchase unto God with thy blood men of every tribe, and tongue, and people, and nation,
• Revelation 14:3and they sing as it were a new song before the throne, and before the four living creatures and the elders: and no man could learn the song save the hundred and forty and four thousand, even they that had been purchased out of the earth.
• Psalms 7:14Behold, he travaileth with iniquity; yea, he hath conceived mischief, and brought forth falsehood.
• Psalms 86:10For thou art great, and doest wondrous things: thou art God alone.
• Psalms 105:5Remember his marvelous works that he hath done; his wonders, and the judgments of his mouth;
• Psalms 136:4To him who alone doeth great wonders: for his mercy endureth for ever.
• Psalms 139:14I will give thanks unto thee; for I am fearfully and wonderfully made: wonderful are thy works; and that my soul knoweth right well.
• Exodus 15:6Thy right hand, O LORD, is glorious in power, Thy right hand, O LORD, dasheth in pieces the enemy.
• Isaiah 43:18Remember ye not the former things, neither consider the things of old.
• Jeremiah 31:22How long wilt thou go hither and thither, O thou backsliding daughter? for the LORD hath created a new thing in the earth, A woman shall encompass a man.
• Luke 1:49For he that is mighty hath done to me great things; And holy is his name.
• Luke 2:10And the angel said unto them, Be not afraid; for behold, I bring you good tidings of great joy which shall be to all the people:

Commentaries on Psalms 98:1

• Adam Clarke Bible Commentary · v. 1A new song - A song of excellence. Give him the highest praise. See on Psalm 96:1; (note). Hath done marvellous things - נפלאות niphlaoth, "miracles," the same word as in Psalm 96:3, where we translate it wonders. His holy arm - His Almighty power: - Hath gotten him the victory - לו הושיעה hoshiah llo, "hath made salvation to himself."Read the comment
• Barnes’ Notes on the Bible · v. 1O sing unto the Lord a new song - Compare Psalm 33:3; Psalm 96:1. “For he hath done marvelous things.” Things suited to excite wonder, or to fill the mind with astonishment. See Psalm 77:14; Psalm 86:10. His right hand - The instrument by which we execute any purpose. Compare Isaiah 59:16; Isaiah 63:5. And his holy arm - The arm of his holiness; that is, his arm put forth in a righteous cause, or vindicating that which is right. Hath gotten him the…Read the comment
• Matthew Henry Concise Commentary · v. 1The glory of the Redeemer. (1-3) The joy of the Redeemer. (4-9) Verses 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…Read the comment
• Tyndale Open Study Notes · v. 1-9This psalm celebrates the Lord as King. The Lord is the true King of Israel, its champion and savior. His people sing a new song to celebrate his victory and his faithfulness to them. The Lord shows his righteous rule to all the nations of the earth. One day, this will lead to a worldwide kingdom of justice (Psalm 98:2, 9). Because of this, all the earth should worship and rejoice together, for the Lord is coming (Psalm 98:4–6).Read the comment
• Jamieson–Fausset–Brown Commentary · v. 1-91. 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).Read the comment

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Commentaries on Psalms 98

• 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
• Original Douay–Rheims Annotations
• Seventh-day Adventist Bible Commentary
• EGW Writings