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Psa. 96:1 KJV (With Strong’s)

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O singa unto the Lord a new song: sing unto the Lord, all the earth.

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1 Chron. 16:23‑33• ²³Sing unto the Lord, all the earth; show forth from day to day his salvation.
²⁴Declare his glory among the heathen; his marvellous works among all nations.
²⁵For great is the Lord, and greatly to be praised: he also is to be feared above all gods.
²⁶For all the gods of the people are idols: but the Lord made the heavens.
²⁷Glory and honor are in his presence; strength and gladness are in his place.
²⁸Give unto the Lord, ye kindreds of the people, give unto the Lord glory and strength.
²⁹Give unto the Lord the glory due unto his name: bring an offering, and come before him: worship the Lord in the beauty of holiness.
³⁰Fear before him, all the earth: the world also shall be stable, that it be not moved.
³¹Let the heavens be glad, and let the earth rejoice: and let men say among the nations, The Lord reigneth.
³²Let the sea roar, and the fulness thereof: let the fields rejoice, and all that is therein.
³³Then shall the trees of the wood sing out at the presence of the Lord, because he cometh to judge the earth. (1 Chron. 16:23‑33)

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Ministry on This Verse

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1-3: An exhortation to praise God,

4-7: for his greatness;

8-10: for his kingdom;

11-13: for his general judgment.

A.M. 2962.

B.C. 1042.

O sing.

Psa. 33:3• ³Sing unto him a new song; play skilfully with a loud noise. (Psa. 33:3)

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Psa. 98:1• ¹<<A Psalm.>> 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. (Psa. 98:1)

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Psa. 149:1• ¹Praise ye the Lord. Sing unto the Lord a new song, and his praise in the congregation of saints. (Psa. 149:1)

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1 Chron. 16:23‑33• ²³Sing unto the Lord, all the earth; show forth from day to day his salvation.
²⁴Declare his glory among the heathen; his marvellous works among all nations.
²⁵For great is the Lord, and greatly to be praised: he also is to be feared above all gods.
²⁶For all the gods of the people are idols: but the Lord made the heavens.
²⁷Glory and honor are in his presence; strength and gladness are in his place.
²⁸Give unto the Lord, ye kindreds of the people, give unto the Lord glory and strength.
²⁹Give unto the Lord the glory due unto his name: bring an offering, and come before him: worship the Lord in the beauty of holiness.
³⁰Fear before him, all the earth: the world also shall be stable, that it be not moved.
³¹Let the heavens be glad, and let the earth rejoice: and let men say among the nations, The Lord reigneth.
³²Let the sea roar, and the fulness thereof: let the fields rejoice, and all that is therein.
³³Then shall the trees of the wood sing out at the presence of the Lord, because he cometh to judge the earth. (1 Chron. 16:23‑33)

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Rev. 5:9• ⁹And they sung a new song, saying, Thou art worthy to take the book, and to open the seals thereof: for thou wast slain, and hast redeemed us to God by thy blood out of every kindred, and tongue, and people, and nation; (Rev. 5:9)

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Rev. 14:3• ³And they sung as it were a new song before the throne, and before the four beasts, and the elders: and no man could learn that song but the hundred and forty and four thousand, which were redeemed from the earth. (Rev. 14:3)

sing unto.

Psa. 67:3‑6• ³Let the people praise thee, O God; let all the people praise thee.
⁴O let the nations be glad and sing for joy: for thou shalt judge the people righteously, and govern the nations upon earth. Selah.
⁵Let the people praise thee, O God; let all the people praise thee.
⁶Then shall the earth yield her increase; and God, even our own God, shall bless us. (Psa. 67:3‑6)

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Psa. 68:32• ³²Sing unto God, ye kingdoms of the earth; O sing praises unto the Lord; Selah: (Psa. 68:32)

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Rom. 15:11• ¹¹And again, Praise the Lord, all ye Gentiles; and laud him, all ye people. (Rom. 15:11)

• Book 4, Series 2. The Great Tribulation. (““The Placement of the Psalms in Prophecy”” by B. Anstey)

• Psalm 95 calls the Jews to be ready to meet Him. Psalm 96, the Gentiles. (“Practical Reflections on the Psalms: Psalms 94-101” by J.N. Darby)

• The remnant extend their call to the Gentile world. They publish “His salvation,” “His glory,” and “His wondrous works” among the heathen nations (vs. 1-3). (“Book 4.” by B. Anstey)

• The previous psalm was addressed to the nation of Israel, hence the recurrence of the words “Let us”...This psalm is addressed to the Gentiles, thus the appeal is to “All the earth,” “the heathen,” and “all the people.” (“Psalms 96” by H. Smith)

• (vv. 1-3) The nations are called to take up “a new song,” and sing unto the Lord because of the greatness of “his name,” “his salvation,” “his glory,” and “his wonders.” (“Psalms 96” by H. Smith)

J. N. Darby Translation

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hSing ye unto Jehovah a new song: sing unto Jehovah, all the earth.

JND Translation Notes

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With Ps. 96 compare 1 Chron. 16. 23-33.