Psalms 33:3
Psalms 33:3 in Multiple Translations
Sing to Him a new song; play skillfully with a shout of joy.
Sing unto him a new song; play skilfully with a loud noise.
Sing unto him a new song; Play skilfully with a loud noise.
Make a new song to him; playing expertly with a loud noise.
Sing a new song to him; play your instruments well and shout for joy.
Sing vnto him a newe song: sing cheerefully with a loude voyce.
Sing ye to Him a new song, Play skilfully with shouting.
Sing to him a new song. Play skillfully with a shout of joy!
Sing to him a new song; play skillfully with a loud noise.
In the Lord shall my soul be praised: let the meek hear and rejoice.
Sing a new song to him; Play those instruments well, and shout joyfully as you play them!
Berean Amplified Bible — Psalms 33:3
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Psalms 33:3 Interlinear (Deep Study)
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שִֽׁירוּ
ל֭/וֹ
שִׁ֣יר
חָדָ֑שׁ
הֵיטִ֥יבוּ
נַ֝גֵּ֗ן
בִּ/תְרוּעָֽה
שִֽׁירוּ
shîyr
H7891
to sing
V-Qal-Impv-2mp
ל֭/וֹ
Prep | Suff
שִׁ֣יר
shîyr
H7892
song
N-cs
חָדָ֑שׁ
châdâsh
H2319
new
Adj
הֵיטִ֥יבוּ
yâṭab
H3190
be good
V-Hiphil-Impv-2mp
נַ֝גֵּ֗ן
nâgan
H5059
to play
V-Piel-Inf-a
בִּ/תְרוּעָֽה
tᵉrûwʻâh
H8643
shout
Prep | N-fs
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Hebrew Word Reference — Psalms 33:3
שִֽׁירוּ
shîyr
H7891
"to sing"
V-Qal-Impv-2mp
This Hebrew word means to sing, and it is used in the Bible to describe the act of singing, like when the Israelites sang after crossing the Red Sea in Exodus 15. It can also refer to a singer or songstress. The Bible often mentions singing as a way to praise God.
Definition: 1) to sing 1a) (Qal) 1a1) to sing 1a2) singer, songstresses (participle) 1b) (Polel) 1b1) to sing 1b2) singer, songstress (participle) 1c) (Hophal) to be sung
Usage: Occurs in 79 OT verses. KJV: behold (by mistake for H7789 (שׁוּר)), sing(-er, -ing man, -ing woman). See also: Exodus 15:1; Nehemiah 12:45; Psalms 7:1.
ל֭/וֹ
""
Prep | Suff
שִׁ֣יר
shîyr
H7892
"song"
N-cs
This word refers to a song or singing, and it is used in the Bible to describe musical expressions of praise and worship, like the songs of David in the book of Psalms. It can also be used to describe a specific song or ode.
Definition: 1) song 1a) lyric song 1b) religious song 1c) song of Levitical choirs Also means: shi.rah (שִׁירָה "song" H7892B)
Usage: Occurs in 87 OT verses. KJV: musical(-ick), [idiom] sing(-er, -ing), song. See also: Genesis 31:27; Psalms 76:1; Psalms 18:1.
חָדָ֑שׁ
châdâsh
H2319
"new"
Adj
The Hebrew word for new or fresh, used to describe something recently created or renewed, as seen in God's creation of a new heaven and earth. It emphasizes the idea of something being recent or modern.
Definition: new, new thing, fresh Aramaic equivalent: cha.dat (חֲדַ֑ת "new" H2323)
Usage: Occurs in 48 OT verses. KJV: fresh, new thing. See also: Exodus 1:8; Psalms 40:4; Psalms 33:3.
הֵיטִ֥יבוּ
yâṭab
H3190
"be good"
V-Hiphil-Impv-2mp
To be good means to be pleasing or joyful, making something or someone sound, beautiful, or happy. It is used in various forms, including being glad, doing well, or being content. It appears in many books, including Psalms and Proverbs.
Definition: 1) to be good, be pleasing, be well, be glad 1a) (Qal) 1a1) to be glad, be joyful 1a2) to be well placed 1a3) to be well for, be well with, go well with 1a4) to be pleasing, be pleasing to 1b) (Hiphil) 1b1) to make glad, rejoice 1b2) to do good to, deal well with 1b3) to do well, do thoroughly 1b4) to make a thing good or right or beautiful 1b5) to do well, do right
Usage: Occurs in 105 OT verses. KJV: be accepted, amend, use aright, benefit, be (make) better, seem best, make cheerful, be comely, [phrase] be content, diligent(-ly), dress, earnestly, find favour, give, be glad, do (be, make) good(-ness), be (make) merry, please ([phrase] well), shew more (kindness), skilfully, [idiom] very small, surely, make sweet, thoroughly, tire, trim, very, be (can, deal, entreat, go, have) well (said, seen). See also: Genesis 4:7; 2 Samuel 3:36; Psalms 33:3.
נַ֝גֵּ֗ן
nâgan
H5059
"to play"
V-Piel-Inf-a
This word means to play a musical instrument, especially a stringed one. In the Bible, it is used to describe musicians who play instruments, such as harps or lyres, to make music or sing songs.
Definition: 1) to play or strike strings, play a stringed instrument 1a) (Qal) 1a1) player (participle) 1b) (Piel) 1b1) to play 1b1a) player, minstrel (participle)
Usage: Occurs in 12 OT verses. KJV: player on instruments, sing to the stringed instruments, melody, ministrel, play(-er, -ing). See also: 1 Samuel 16:16; 2 Kings 3:15; Psalms 33:3.
בִּ/תְרוּעָֽה
tᵉrûwʻâh
H8643
"shout"
Prep | N-fs
This word means a loud shout or noise, like a battle cry or a joyful sound. It can also refer to the blast of trumpets in books like Numbers and Joshua.
Definition: 1) alarm, signal, sound of tempest, shout, shout or blast of war or alarm or joy 1a) alarm of war, war-cry, battle-cry 1b) blast (for march) 1c) shout of joy (with religious impulse) 1d) shout of joy (in general)
Usage: Occurs in 33 OT verses. KJV: alarm, blow(-ing) (of, the) (trumpets), joy, jubile, loud noise, rejoicing, shout(-ing), (high, joyful) sound(-ing). See also: Leviticus 23:24; Ezra 3:12; Psalms 27:6.
Study Notes — Psalms 33:3
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- Context
- Cross References
- Psalms 33:3 Summary
- Frequently Asked Questions
- Reflection Questions
- Gill's Exposition on Psalms 33:3
- Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Psalms 33:3
- Matthew Poole's Commentary on Psalms 33:3
- Trapp's Commentary on Psalms 33:3
- Ellicott's Commentary on Psalms 33:3
- Adam Clarke's Commentary on Psalms 33:3
- Cambridge Bible on Psalms 33:3
- Barnes' Notes on Psalms 33:3
- Sermons on Psalms 33:3
Context — Praise to the Creator
1Rejoice in the LORD, O righteous ones; it is fitting for the upright to praise Him.
2Praise the LORD with the harp; make music to Him with ten strings.
3Sing to Him a new song; play skillfully with a shout of joy.
4For the word of the LORD is upright, and all His work is trustworthy. 5The LORD loves righteousness and justice; the earth is full of His loving devotion.Cross References
| Reference | Text (BSB) | |
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| 1 | Ephesians 5:19 | Speak to one another with psalms, hymns, and spiritual songs. Sing and make music in your hearts to the Lord, |
| 2 | Isaiah 42:10 | Sing to the LORD a new song— His praise from the ends of the earth— you who go down to the sea, and all that is in it, you islands, and all who dwell in them. |
| 3 | 1 Chronicles 25:7 | Together with their relatives, who were all trained and skillful in the songs of the LORD, they numbered 288. |
| 4 | Psalms 96:1 | Sing to the LORD a new song; sing to the LORD, all the earth. |
| 5 | 1 Chronicles 13:8 | David and all the Israelites were celebrating before God with all their might, with songs and on harps and lyres, with tambourines, cymbals, and trumpets. |
| 6 | Colossians 3:16 | Let the word of Christ richly dwell within you as you teach and admonish one another with all wisdom, and as you sing psalms, hymns, and spiritual songs with gratitude in your hearts to God. |
| 7 | Psalms 98:1 | Sing to the LORD a new song, for He has done wonders; His right hand and holy arm have gained Him the victory. |
| 8 | Psalms 144:9 | I will sing to You a new song, O God; on a harp of ten strings I will make music to You— |
| 9 | Psalms 149:1 | Hallelujah! Sing to the LORD a new song— His praise in the assembly of the godly. |
| 10 | Revelation 5:9 | And they sang a new song: “Worthy are You to take the scroll and open its seals, because You were slain, and by Your blood You purchased for God those from every tribe and tongue and people and nation. |
Psalms 33:3 Summary
Psalms 33:3 is an invitation to worship the Lord with freshness and enthusiasm, using our unique gifts and talents to bring Him glory. This means we can express our love and gratitude to God in new and creative ways, whether through music, art, or simply living our lives in a way that honors Him (as seen in Colossians 3:17, where we are encouraged to do everything in the name of the Lord Jesus). By singing a new song and playing skillfully with a shout of joy, we can experience the joy and freedom that comes from worshiping our loving God, and we can share this joy with others, just as the Psalmist encourages us to do in Psalms 96:1-3.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does it mean to sing a new song to the Lord?
Singing a new song to the Lord means to worship Him with a fresh and sincere heart, as seen in Psalms 40:3, where a new song is associated with trust and salvation in the Lord.
How can we play skillfully with a shout of joy?
Playing skillfully with a shout of joy involves using our talents and abilities to praise the Lord with excellence and enthusiasm, similar to the instruction in Psalms 100:1-2 to serve the Lord with gladness and come before Him with joyful songs.
Is this verse only for musicians or can anyone apply it?
This verse is not limited to musicians, as all believers are called to worship the Lord with their lives, using their unique gifts and talents to bring Him glory, as mentioned in Romans 12:1-2, where we are encouraged to offer our bodies as living sacrifices to God.
What is the significance of shouting with joy in worship?
Shouting with joy in worship, as mentioned in Psalms 33:3, expresses the overwhelming delight and gratitude we have for the Lord's presence and work in our lives, similar to the joyful shouts of praise in Psalms 95:1-2, where we are invited to come before the Lord with thanksgiving and joyful songs.
Reflection Questions
- What are some new ways I can express my worship to the Lord this week, using the talents and gifts He has given me?
- How can I cultivate a heart of joy and gratitude in my daily life, so that my worship is sincere and heartfelt?
- In what ways can I use my skills and abilities to serve the Lord and bring Him glory, whether in music, art, or other areas of my life?
- What are some things that the Lord has done in my life that fill me with joy and make me want to shout His praise, and how can I share these with others?
Gill's Exposition on Psalms 33:3
Sing unto him a new song,.... One newly composed on account of recent mercies received; and as the mercies of God are new every morning, there ought to be a daily song of praise to him; and so a new
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Psalms 33:3
Sing unto him a new song; play skilfully with a loud noise. Sing ... a new song - the song of redemption from all foes, and from the great adversary, especially at the crowning consummation (Psalms
Matthew Poole's Commentary on Psalms 33:3
A new song; either, 1. Newly composed. As God gives you fresh occasions, so do not you content yourselves with the old songs or psalms, made by the holy men of God, but make new ones suited to the occasions. But neither had all the righteous, to whom he speaks, , the gift of composing songs, nor was it of any necessity or importance that they should make new songs to praise God, at least for the works here mentioned, when there were so many made by David, and other holy prophets, for the use of God’ s church and people, when they had any such occasion. Or, 2. Renewed, or repeated, or sung again; in which sense Job saith his glory was new, or fresh in him, , i.e. renewed or continued from day to day; and the command of love is called new, , because it was renewed and reinforced by Christ. So this song is here called new, not so much from the matter, as from the singing of it; because it was sung afresh, or again.
Trapp's Commentary on Psalms 33:3
Psalms 33:3 Sing unto him a new song; play skilfully with a loud noise.Ver. 3. Sing unto him a new song] sc. Upon every new emergent occasion. God reneweth his mercies not only every morning, but every moment: so should we our praises; every breath we draw should praise the Lord, Psalms 150:6. Doth God give comforts? praise him, and they shall be continued. Doth he send crosses? praise him, and they shall be removed, saith a Father; but "in everything give thanks"; and that not coldly and cursorily, but ardently, and with utmost affection; for which cause this duty is so reiterated here, and pressed with such forcible arguments in the following verses, as might work upon the very stones almost; much more men, for whose sakes all this fair fabric of the world was erected. Play skilfully (or lustily) with a loud noise] Make good music, set all your skill and might at work to magnify the Lord. It is not an easy matter to praise God aright; it must be done Corde, ore, opere, with the very best of the best. Benefacite canendo, cum iubilatione.
Ellicott's Commentary on Psalms 33:3
(3) A new song.—This expression occurs in Psalms 96:1; Psalms 98:1; Psalms 149:1; Isaiah 42:10; Jdt 16:13, and was adopted in Revelation 5:9; Revelation 14:3. The term apparently marked the revival of national psalmody after the Captivity. “Behold, the former things are come to pass, and new things do I declare . . . Sing unto the Lord a new song” (Isaiah 42:9-10). Play skilfully with a loud noise.—The latter words represent a Hebrew expression of common hymnic use, describing the full choral effect when instruments and voices were joined in the service of the sanctuary (Psalms 95:1; Psalms 100:1, &c). Some, however, limit it (after Leviticus 25:9) to the trumpet accompaniment, and render— “Strike the harp deftly for him, Amid the blare of trumpets.”
Adam Clarke's Commentary on Psalms 33:3
Verse 3. Sing unto him a new song] Do not wear out the old forms: fresh mercies call for new songs of praise and gratitude. Play skilfully with a loud noise.] Let sense and sound accompany each other; let the style of the music be suited to the words. This skill is possessed by few singers. They can make a loud noise, but they cannot adapt sound to sense.
Cambridge Bible on Psalms 33:3
3. a new song] Fresh mercies demand a fresh expression of gratitude. See Psalms 40:3; and cp. Psalms 96:1; Psalms 98:1; Psalms 149:1; Isaiah 42:10; Jdt 16:13; Revelation 5:9. Psalms 144:9 reproduces 2 b, and 3 a. with a loud noise] Referring either to the music itself, or to the accompanying shouts of joy. See note on Psalms 27:6, where the same word is rendered joy in A.V.
Barnes' Notes on Psalms 33:3
Sing unto him a new song - A song specially composed for this occasion; expressive of the special feelings suggested by this occasion, or appropriate to this new manifestation of the divine goodness and mercy.
Sermons on Psalms 33:3
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Founding of the Salvation Army by William Booth | This sermon delves into the origins of The Salvation Army, tracing back to a pivotal moment in 1878 when the description 'Salvation Army' was first introduced by William Booth, emp |
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Sing the New Song—part 1 by John D. Martin | In this sermon, the importance of music in worship is emphasized. The speaker recounts the story of Joshua and the Levites, who sang before going into battle and witnessed God's vi |
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The People of God 04 a People Saved by James K. Boswell | In this sermon, the preacher focuses on the theme of "Old People Say, By the Lord." He mentions that it is important to think about what we believe about Christ and what we say abo |
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Rev. 21:5. the New Things of God by Horatius Bonar | Horatius Bonar emphasizes the transformative power of God's new things as revealed in Revelation 21:5, highlighting the significance of the new covenant, new man, new way, new song |
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Christ Lord and Master by Oswald J. Smith | In this sermon, the speaker begins by expressing gratitude for the blessings and grace that God has bestowed upon the church and its members. They also mention the success of their |
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My Jesus, I Love Thee (Brookyln Tabernacle Service) by Jim Cymbala | Jim Cymbala emphasizes the deep love and devotion we should have for Jesus, encouraging believers to express their affection through worship and song. He reflects on the grace of G |
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Spirit Filled Family by Zac Poonen | In this sermon, the speaker uses the analogy of a garden to illustrate the importance of putting effort into a marriage. He emphasizes the need for constant communication and teach |