Psalms 98

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1 A Psalme. O synge vnto the Lorde a new song, for he hath done maruelous thynges. With hys owne ryght hande and with his holy arme hathe he gotten the victory. 2 The lord hath declared his sauyng health & hys righteousnes hathe he openly shewed in the sight of the Heathen. 3 He hath remembred his mercy and trueth towarde the house of Israel: so that all 'fee endes of the worlde, se the sauing health of our God. 4 Shewe youre selfes ioyfull vnto the Lorde all ye landes, synge, reioyse, and geue thanckes. 5 Prayse the Lordes, vpon the harpe, synge to the harpe wyth a psalme of thanckesgeuynge 6 With trompettes also and shawmes: O shewe youre selues ioyfull before the Lorde the kynge. 7 Let the sea make a noyse and all that therin is, yea the whole worlde, and al that dwel therein. 8 Let the floudes clappe their handes, and let al the hylles be ioyful together. 9 Before the Lorde, for he is come to iudge the earth. Yea wyth ryghtuousnes shall he iudg the worlde, and the people wyth equyte.

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Theme: Worship and Praise to God

Psalms 98 is a call to worship and praise God for His salvation and redemption. The chapter emphasizes the importance of singing a new song to the Lord and proclaiming His salvation to all nations. The central message of the chapter is to encourage believers to express their joy and gratitude to God through music and praise.

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Psalms 98:1 "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."

This verse is central to the chapter because it introduces the theme of singing a new song to the Lord, which is a call to worship and praise God for His salvation and redemption. The verse highlights God's mighty deeds and encourages believers to express their joy and gratitude to Him through music and song.

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"new song"

A call to worship and praise God for His salvation and redemption, emphasizing the importance of expressing joy and gratitude to Him through music and song.

"marvelous things"

A reference to God's mighty deeds, including His redemption of His people and His judgment of the wicked.

"right hand and holy arm"

A symbol of God's power and strength, highlighting His ability to accomplish His purposes and gain victory over His enemies.

"rejoice before Him"

A call to worship and praise God, emphasizing the importance of expressing joy and gratitude to Him through music and song.

Christ in This Chapter

Psalms 98 points to Christ as the one who has accomplished the mighty deeds described in the chapter. The new song that the psalmist calls believers to sing is a reference to the new covenant that Christ has established through His death and resurrection (Psalms 98:1). The chapter's emphasis on God's salvation and redemption also points to Christ's work on the cross, where He has gained victory over sin and death (Psalms 98:1). The psalmist's declaration of God's faithfulness and justice also reflects the character of Christ, who is the embodiment of God's righteousness and justice. (John 1:1 · Revelation 5:9)

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