Psalms 98:5
Psalms 98:5 in Multiple Translations
Sing praises to the LORD with the lyre, in melodious song with the harp.
Sing unto the LORD with the harp; with the harp, and the voice of a psalm.
Sing praises unto Jehovah with the harp; With the harp and the voice of melody.
Make melody to the Lord with instruments of music; with a corded instrument and the voice of song.
Sing praises to the Lord with the harp, with the harp and melodious voices;
Sing prayse to the Lord vpon the harpe, euen vpon the harpe with a singing voyce.
Sing to Jehovah with harp, With harp, and voice of praise,
Sing praises to the LORD with the harp, with the harp and the voice of melody.
Sing to the LORD with the harp; with the harp, and the voice of a psalm.
Exalt ye the Lord our God, and adore his footstool, for it is holy.
Praise Yahweh while you play the lyres/harps, playing delightful music.
Berean Amplified Bible — Psalms 98:5
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Psalms 98:5 Interlinear (Deep Study)
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זַמְּר֣וּ
לַ/יהוָ֣ה
בְּ/כִנּ֑וֹר
בְּ֝/כִנּ֗וֹר
וְ/ק֣וֹל
זִמְרָֽה
זַמְּר֣וּ
zâmar
H2167
to sing
V-Piel-Impv-2mp
לַ/יהוָ֣ה
Yᵉhôvâh
H3068
The Lord
Prep | N-proper
בְּ/כִנּ֑וֹר
kinnôwr
H3658
lyre
Prep | N-ms
בְּ֝/כִנּ֗וֹר
kinnôwr
H3658
lyre
Prep | N-ms
וְ/ק֣וֹל
qôwl
H6963
voice
Conj | N-ms
זִמְרָֽה
zimrâh
H2172
melody
N-fs
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Hebrew Word Reference — Psalms 98:5
זַמְּר֣וּ
zâmar
H2167
"to sing"
V-Piel-Impv-2mp
This word means to sing or make music, often with praise and celebration. In the Psalms, it describes singing with instruments and voice, giving thanks to God. It's about joyful noise and worship.
Definition: 1) to sing, sing praise, make music 1a) (Piel) 1a1) to make music, sing 1a2) to play a musical instrument Aramaic equivalent: ze.mar (זְמָר "music" H2170)
Usage: Occurs in 41 OT verses. KJV: give praise, sing forth praises, psalms. See also: Judges 5:3; Psalms 68:5; Psalms 7:18.
לַ/יהוָ֣ה
Yᵉhôvâh
H3068
"The Lord"
Prep | N-proper
Yehovah is another name for God, often translated as 'the Lord'. It is a national name for God in the Jewish faith. This name is used throughout the Old Testament.
Definition: Another name of ye.ru.sha.laim (יְרוּשָׁלִַ֫ם, יְרוּשְׁלֵם "Jerusalem" H3389)
Usage: Occurs in 5522 OT verses. KJV: Jehovah, the Lord. Compare H3050 (יָהּ), H3069 (יְהֹוִה). See also: Genesis 2:4; Genesis 24:42; Exodus 8:8.
בְּ/כִנּ֑וֹר
kinnôwr
H3658
"lyre"
Prep | N-ms
Kinnor is a musical instrument, specifically a lyre or harp. It is used to make music and is mentioned in the Bible as a instrument used by musicians.
Definition: lyre, harp
Usage: Occurs in 41 OT verses. KJV: harp. See also: Genesis 4:21; Job 21:12; Psalms 33:2.
בְּ֝/כִנּ֗וֹר
kinnôwr
H3658
"lyre"
Prep | N-ms
Kinnor is a musical instrument, specifically a lyre or harp. It is used to make music and is mentioned in the Bible as a instrument used by musicians.
Definition: lyre, harp
Usage: Occurs in 41 OT verses. KJV: harp. See also: Genesis 4:21; Job 21:12; Psalms 33:2.
וְ/ק֣וֹל
qôwl
H6963
"voice"
Conj | N-ms
A voice or sound, it can refer to the sound of a person speaking, an animal, or a musical instrument. In the Bible, it is often used to describe God's voice or the sound of praise and worship.
Definition: : sound/noise 1) voice, sound, noise 1a) voice 1b) sound (of instrument)
Usage: Occurs in 436 OT verses. KJV: [phrase] aloud, bleating, crackling, cry ([phrase] out), fame, lightness, lowing, noise, [phrase] hold peace, (pro-) claim, proclamation, [phrase] sing, sound, [phrase] spark, thunder(-ing), voice, [phrase] yell. See also: Genesis 3:8; Judges 5:11; Job 4:10.
זִמְרָֽה
zimrâh
H2172
"melody"
N-fs
This word means a song or melody, often accompanied by instruments, like the psalms sung by the Israelites. It's about music that's played and sung together. In the Bible, it's translated as 'melody' or 'psalm'.
Definition: music, melody, song
Usage: Occurs in 4 OT verses. KJV: melody, psalm. See also: Psalms 81:3; Isaiah 51:3; Psalms 98:5.
Study Notes — Psalms 98:5
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- Context
- Cross References
- Psalms 98:5 Summary
- Frequently Asked Questions
- Reflection Questions
- Gill's Exposition on Psalms 98:5
- Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Psalms 98:5
- Matthew Poole's Commentary on Psalms 98:5
- Trapp's Commentary on Psalms 98:5
- Ellicott's Commentary on Psalms 98:5
- Adam Clarke's Commentary on Psalms 98:5
- Cambridge Bible on Psalms 98:5
- Barnes' Notes on Psalms 98:5
- Sermons on Psalms 98:5
Context — Sing to the LORD a New Song
3He has remembered His love and faithfulness to the house of Israel; all the ends of the earth have seen the salvation of our God.
4Make a joyful noise to the LORD, all the earth; break forth—let your cry ring out, and sing praises!
5Sing praises to the LORD with the lyre, in melodious song with the harp.
6With trumpets and the blast of the ram’s horn shout for joy before the LORD, the King. 7Let the sea resound, and all that fills it, the world, and all who dwell in it.Cross References
| Reference | Text (BSB) | |
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| 1 | Isaiah 51:3 | For the LORD will comfort Zion and will look with compassion on all her ruins; He will make her wilderness like Eden and her desert like the garden of the LORD. Joy and gladness will be found in her, thanksgiving and melodious song. |
| 2 | Revelation 5:8 | When He had taken the scroll, the four living creatures and the twenty-four elders fell down before the Lamb. Each one had a harp, and they were holding golden bowls full of incense, which are the prayers of the saints. |
| 3 | Psalms 33:2 | Praise the LORD with the harp; make music to Him with ten strings. |
| 4 | 2 Chronicles 29:25 | Hezekiah stationed the Levites in the house of the LORD with cymbals, harps, and lyres according to the command of David, of Gad the king’s seer, and of Nathan the prophet. For the command had come from the LORD through His prophets. |
| 5 | Psalms 92:3–4 | with the ten-stringed harp and the melody of the lyre. For You, O LORD, have made me glad by Your deeds; I sing for joy at the works of Your hands. |
| 6 | 1 Chronicles 25:1–6 | Additionally, David and the commanders of the army set apart some of the sons of Asaph, Heman, and Jeduthun to prophesy with the accompaniment of lyres, harps, and cymbals. The following is the list of the men who performed this service: From the sons of Asaph: Zaccur, Joseph, Nethaniah, and Asarelah. These sons of Asaph were under the direction of Asaph, who prophesied under the direction of the king. From the sons of Jeduthun: Gedaliah, Zeri, Jeshaiah, Shimei, Hashabiah, and Mattithiah—six in all—under the direction of their father Jeduthun, who prophesied with the harp, giving thanks and praise to the LORD. From the sons of Heman: Bukkiah, Mattaniah, Uzziel, Shebuel, Jerimoth, Hananiah, Hanani, Eliathah, Giddalti, Romamti-ezer, Joshbekashah, Mallothi, Hothir, and Mahazioth. All these sons of Heman the king’s seer were given him through the promises of God to exalt him, for God had given Heman fourteen sons and three daughters. All these were under the direction of their fathers for the music of the house of the LORD with cymbals, harps, and lyres, for the service of the house of God. Asaph, Jeduthun, and Heman were under the direction of the king. |
| 7 | Revelation 14:2–3 | And I heard a sound from heaven like the roar of many waters and the loud rumbling of thunder. And the sound I heard was like harpists strumming their harps. And they sang a new song before the throne and before the four living creatures and the elders. And no one could learn the song except the 144,000 who had been redeemed from the earth. |
| 8 | 1 Chronicles 15:16 | David also told the leaders of the Levites to appoint their relatives as singers to lift up their voices with joy, accompanied by musical instruments—harps, lyres, and cymbals. |
Psalms 98:5 Summary
[Psalms 98:5 tells us to sing praises to the LORD with the lyre and in melodious song with the harp, which means that we should use music to express our joy and gratitude to God. This can be done with instruments, with our voices, or even just in our hearts, as seen in Psalms 33:2 and 1 Chronicles 16:42. By singing praises to the LORD, we can show Him how much we love and appreciate Him, and bring joy to those around us, as seen in Psalms 100:1-2 and Colossians 3:16. We can apply this to our daily lives by taking time to sing praises to the LORD, whether with music or in our hearts, and by expressing our gratitude to Him for all that He has done, as seen in Psalms 34:1 and Ephesians 5:19-20.]
Frequently Asked Questions
What kind of instrument is the lyre and how is it used in worship?
The lyre is a stringed musical instrument that was commonly used in ancient times for worship and praise, as seen in Psalms 98:5, and is similar to the harp, which is also mentioned in this verse, and both are used to sing praises to the LORD, as instructed in Psalms 33:2 and 1 Chronicles 16:42.
Why is it important to sing praises to the LORD with music?
Singing praises to the LORD with music, as mentioned in Psalms 98:5, is a way to express joy and gratitude to God, and is a form of worship that is pleasing to Him, as seen in Psalms 100:1-2 and Colossians 3:16.
How can I apply this verse to my daily life?
You can apply Psalms 98:5 to your daily life by taking time to sing praises to the LORD, whether with music or in your heart, and by expressing your gratitude to Him for all that He has done, as seen in Psalms 34:1 and Ephesians 5:19-20.
What is the significance of melodious song in worship?
Melodious song in worship, as mentioned in Psalms 98:5, is a way to create a beautiful and harmonious sound that lifts up the name of the LORD and brings joy to those who hear it, as seen in Psalms 92:1-3 and 1 Corinthians 14:26.
Reflection Questions
- What are some ways I can use music to express my praise and worship to the LORD?
- How can I make sure that my worship is not just about the music, but about truly honoring the LORD?
- What are some things that the LORD has done in my life that I can sing praises about?
- How can I use my voice and my actions to shout for joy to the LORD, as mentioned in the surrounding verses?
Gill's Exposition on Psalms 98:5
Sing unto the Lord with the harp,.... Playing upon that at the same time: here and in the following verse is an allusion to Old Testament worship, and the manner of performing that; not that this
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Psalms 98:5
Make a joyful noise unto the LORD, all the earth: make a loud noise, and rejoice, and sing praise. -How Yahweh is to be praised by all the earth-namely, with all means in men's power-vocal and instrumental music. Verse 4.
Matthew Poole's Commentary on Psalms 98:5
The worship of the New Testament is here described in phrases taken from the rites of the old, as , and oft elsewhere.
Trapp's Commentary on Psalms 98:5
Psalms 98:5 Sing unto the LORD with the harp; with the harp, and the voice of a psalm.Ver. 5. Sing unto the Lord with the harp] Tum cithararum tum vocum mutuis vicibus; do your utmost in the most superlative manner you can devise.
Ellicott's Commentary on Psalms 98:5
(5) Sing . . .—Rather, Play to Jehovah on a harp. on a harp, and with melodious sound of music.
Adam Clarke's Commentary on Psalms 98:5
Verse 5. With - the voice of a Psalm.] I think זמרה zimrah, which we translate Psalm, means either a musical instrument, or a species of ode modulated by different voices.
Cambridge Bible on Psalms 98:5
5. Make melody unto Jehovah with the harp: With the harp and the sound of melody. Cp. Isaiah 51:3.
Barnes' Notes on Psalms 98:5
Sing unto the Lord with the harp - A song or psalm accompanied by the harp. On the harp. See the notes at Isaiah 5:12. And the voice of a psalm - The voice in singing; a musical voice.
Sermons on Psalms 98:5
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A Word for the Down-Hearted by Alan Redpath | In this sermon, the preacher addresses those who are feeling discouraged and downhearted. God speaks to His people, urging them to listen to Him amidst the various voices they have |
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Dvd 16 the Time of Jacobs Trouble by Art Katz | This sermon delves into the prophetic insights regarding God's dealings with the Jewish people in the last days, focusing on the time of Jacob's trouble as foretold in Jeremiah 30. |
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Brought Out of the Wilderness by David Wilkerson | David Wilkerson emphasizes that God is ready to deliver His people from their burdens and wilderness experiences, reminding them of His promises of righteousness, salvation, and co |
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Improve God's Name by Ralph Erskine | Ralph Erskine preaches on the significance of God's name in salvation, emphasizing how God's mercy and goodness are displayed for the sake of His name. Believers are encouraged to |
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Useful Life by Mary Wilder Tileston | Mary Wilder Tileston preaches about the beauty of living a righteous and useful life, emphasizing the importance of doing our duties cheerfully and orderly in the place where God h |
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(Basics) 28. the New Song of Praise by Zac Poonen | In this sermon, the preacher focuses on the theme of praising God in the book of Revelation. He highlights several instances where heavenly beings and angels are seen praising God |
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Training Young Men for Ministry (Midwest Center for Theological Studies) by Paul Washer | In this sermon, the speaker begins by referencing 2 Timothy 3:16, which states that all scripture is breathed out by God and profitable for teaching, reproof, correction, and train |